Dr. David M. Davis MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. David M. Davis MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(26)
20101 Sw Birch Street Suite #100 Newport Beach CA, 92660
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. David Davis is a psychiatrist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Davis is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Davis diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Davis 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. Davis treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and relationship issues

Education and Training

New Center For Psychoanalysis Psychoanalyst 1995

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1973

Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1973

State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1973

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Provider Details

Male English
Dr. David M. Davis MD
Dr. David M. Davis MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can antidepressants cause low BP?

    It depends which anti-depressant he is taking. Some can, but most don't. You should call the doctor who prescribed it for him and ask him. Regards, Dr Davis READ MORE

  • Is the need for having sex everyday abnormal?

    It's still in the normal range. Usually, one person of a couple wants sex more often than the other. This issue needs to be negotiated. You both probably should go to marital counselling to work this out, but you don't need to see anyone for a good sex drive. Dr Davis READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

General Psychiatry; Forensic Psychiatry; Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalysis

Awards

  • Top Doctor 2016 Orange Coast magazine 
  • Top Doctor 2015 Orange Coast magazine 
  • Physicians of Excellence 2005 Orange Coast magaxine 

Treatments

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Orange County Psychiatric Society  
  • California Psychiatric Association  
  • California Society for Industrial Medicine and Surgery  
  • International Academy of Independent Medial Evaluators  

Fellowships

  • New Center For Psychoanalysis, 1995

Professional Society Memberships

  • Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatry Association, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, Orange County Psychiatric Society

Articles and Publications

  • 10 Articles in the International Journal of Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Golf, Reviewing movies on his blog short&sweetmoviereveiws.com

Dr. David M. Davis MD's Practice location

Dr. David Davis, MD

20101 Sw Birch Street Suite #100 -
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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New patients: 949-955-9080
Fax: 949-955-9061

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Patient Experience with Dr. Davis


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