Dr. Edward Benson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
305 W Church St Santa Maria CA, 93458About
Dr. Edward Benson is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Benson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Benson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Benson 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. Benson 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 1963
University of California 1963
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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