Dr. Peta Clarkson M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
825 N Washington St Wilmington DE, 19801About
Dr. Peta Clarkson practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Clarkson evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Clarkson seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
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Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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