Dr. Melissa E. Vallas M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Melissa E. Vallas M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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

Education and Training

MD at Xavier University

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 18 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Child Psychiatry

Fellowships

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Articles and Publications

  • Published Author
  • Children's Book,

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His upbringing, being focused on faith, determination and hard work.

Dr. Melissa E. Vallas M.D.'s Practice location

2045 Fairmont Drive -
San Leandro, California 94578
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New patients: 510-667-7540

401 QUARRY RD RM 2206 -
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
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New patients: 650-723-6661

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