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Dr. Kathleen Akiyama M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Kathleen Akiyama M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(6)
1950 Alameda De Las Pulgas San Mateo CA, 94403
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Dr. Kathleen Akiyama is a psychiatrist practicing in San Mateo, CA. Dr. Akiyama is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Akiyama diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Akiyama 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. Akiyama treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1987

University of California 1987

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Dr. Kathleen Akiyama M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1950 Alameda De Las Pulgas

1950 Alameda De Las Pulgas -
San Mateo, CA 94403
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New patients: 650-573-3571
Fax: 650-572-9347

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Patient Experience with Dr. Akiyama


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Dr. Kathleen Akiyama M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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