Dr. Oscar E. Perez MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1400 El Paso St Bldg A El Paso Texas, 79902About
Dr. Oscar Perez is a psychiatrist practicing in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Perez is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Perez diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Perez 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. Perez treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico 1973
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1970
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Life Fellow 2013 American Psychiatric Association
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Internships
- Internal Medicine at Trinity Lutheran Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time, Dancing
Favorite professional publications
- American Psychiatric Association Journal
Dr. Oscar E. Perez MD's Practice location
El Paso, Texas 79902Get Direction
Dr. Oscar E. Perez MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Is There a Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
What is a Psychologist?A psychologist is a person who studies and evaluates the mental condition of his or her patient. The education of a psychologist starts with a college degree in psychology. After attaining a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts in psychology, the individual continues school...
- Tips for Parents who are Raising a Child with Autism
If you are a parent who has a child with autism, you need to be proactive when it comes to understand your child's condition, and weighing out different treatments options. It is common for you to work with a multitude of people to help make the best decision for your child. A child's ability to...
- How Are Family Members Affected by Eating Disorders?
People suffering from eating disorders go through intense pain and suffering. But they don’t go through this alone. Family member and friends also go through the pain. It is usually tough on someone to watch a loved one destroy themselves slowly when there is little they can do to help without...
- Pristiq vs. Effexor
Pristiq and Effexor are medications that have similar compositions and are produced by the same manufacturing company. Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is an antidepressant, which has been recently approved by the FDA. The composition of Pristiq is similar to Wyeth’s existing antidepressant. The patent...
- Intellectual Disability in Children: Know the Signs
Intellectual DisabilityIntellectual disability (ID), formerly called as mental retardation, is a type of developmental disability, in which individuals have certain limitations in their intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. People with ID have difficulty learning, communicating, solving...
- What Is Disorganized Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder involving a breakdown that drastically affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The disorder has five subtypes, one of which is disorganized schizophrenia. Its very name implies the typical and predominant characteristics by which it is identified:...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Deborah Dallam M.D.5001 N PIEDRAS STREET El Paso Texas 79912
- Dr. Joshua Eugene Dittmer M.D.5005 N Piedras St El Paso TX 79920
- Dr. Roberta Lee Fennig D.O.6955 N Mesa St El Paso TX 79912
- Dr. Aleksandr G Gazarov M.D.101 Livingston Loop, Santa Teresa NM 88008
- Dr. Arthur Leonard Ramirez M.D.1515 N Mesa St El Paso TX 79902
- Dr. Angel Rodriguez-chevres M.D.1717 Brown St El Paso TX 79902