Dr. Mariusz Wirga MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Mariusz Wirga MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4525 E Atherton St Long Beach CA, 90815
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About

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

Education and Training

Medical University of Poznan

Akademia Med Im Karola Marcinkowskiego 1987

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience
Dr. Mariusz Wirga MD
Dr. Mariusz Wirga MD's Expert Contributions
  • Is it better to take sertraline at night or in the morning?

    For most people taking it in the morning is the best. However, a minority of people may experience some sedation, so for them it is best to take at night. Still, we recommend contacting the prescribing physician for any questions. READ MORE

  • Do antidepressants work for generalized anxiety?

    The most effective treatment for generalized anxiety disorder is skillfully delivered cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and medications don't come close to its long term effectiveness. Yes, most antidepressants may be helpful for anxiety but, if they are started in the too high dosages, they may initially increase the anxiety before they help. READ MORE

  • How successful is cognitive behavioral therapy?

    Skillfully applied CBT is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders. Also, for major depression, it is at least as effective as medications but has a much lower relapse rate than meds. CBT teaches new skills that the patient may use infinitely in their lives. CBT is a biological therapy in the sense that it changes the structure and the chemistry of the brain making it more resistant to depression and anxiety resistant. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Psycho-oncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Developed and leads the Beat the Odds®: A Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Program workshops in Long Beach -

Internships

  • SUNY Downstate

Fellowships

  • New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association, American Psychosocial Oncology Society, International Psychoonology Society, American Medical Association, Polish Psycho Onology Society

Articles and Publications

  • authored or co-authored several articles, book chapters and was the first to author a self-help book for cancer patients in Poland, Conquering the Illness

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Having had Excellent Mentors

Hobbies / Sports

  • Skiing, Kiteboarding, Open Water Swimming, Scuba

Dr. Mariusz Wirga MD's Practice location

3505 Long Beach Blvd. Suite 2D -
Long Beach, California 90807
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4201 LONG BEACH BLVD -
LONG BEACH, CA 90807
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Practice At 4525 E Atherton St

4525 E Atherton St -
Long Beach, CA 90815
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