Dr. Spencer F. Johnson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4400 Stamp Road Suite 314 Temple Hills Maryland, 20748About
Dr. Spencer Johnson is a psychiatrist practicing in Temple Hills, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Johnson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-Psychiatry
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- St. Elizabeth Hospital
Fellowships
- St. Elizabeth Hospital (Administrative Psychiatry)
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work and Dedication
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