Dr. Claire L. Pouncey, M.D., Ph.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1315 Walnut St Suite 1700 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Claire Pouncey is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Pouncey is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pouncey diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pouncey may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Pouncey treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1995
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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