Thomas Silva
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
250 S CRESCENT DR MASON CITY IA, 50401About
Dr. Thomas Silva is a psychiatrist practicing in MASON CITY, IA. Dr. Silva is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Silva diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Silva 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. Silva treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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