Sanford M. Izner, Psychiatrist
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Sanford M. Izner

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

8899 University Center Lane San Diego California, 92122
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About

Dr. Sanford Izner is a psychiatrist practicing in San Diego, California. Dr. Izner is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Izner diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Izner 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. Izner treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry

Neurology

Psychoanalysis

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 75 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

PsychiatryPsychotherapy

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Former Training Analyst at several Psychoanalytic Institutes -
  • Presented Academically over his 60 Year Career -
  • Formerly Professor, Wayne State University, University of Detroit, and UC San Diego -

Internships

  • Wayne County General Hospital

Fellowships

  • Psychoanalytic Training at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association, American Psychoanalytical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work

Teaching and speaking

  • Former Professor At Wayne State School of Medicine, University of Detroit and The University of California San Diego

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of The American Psychoanalytic Association

Sanford M. Izner's Practice location

8899 University Center Lane -
San Diego, California 92122
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