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Psychiatrists in Burlingame

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Verified MD, PhD
Psychiatrist
"I enjoy working with a person who has depression, anxiety, Panic Disorder, BiPolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia. I also enjoy working with a person who has ADHD/ADD, OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Social Phobia, & PTSD. I work easily with persons who ..."
Burlingame, California 94010
(650) 290-7823
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Brad Novak, Psychiatrist in Burlingame
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"As a Board Certified psychiatrist, I practice the biopsychosocial model of psychiatry in which biological, psychological and social factors are all taken into consideration in order to implement the most comprehensive treatment plan for the individual. I strive to stay ..."
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Burlingame, California 94010
(650) 924-9685
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Helen Rodriguez, Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist in Burlingame
Verified MSN, CNS
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist
"Awaken to the Possibilities..Change Your life for the Better! For over 20 years I have been helping people overcome and grow beyond their painful emotions and relationships, gain access to their personal longings and inner resources, and discover their deepest ..."
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Burlingame, California 94010
(650) 918-4805
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California (CA) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

What distinguishes Burlingame Psychiatrists from other mental health professionals is that they may prescribe medication or psychotropics. Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans and MRIs.

Some psychiatric practitioners in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California (CA) specialize in age groups (so check for Burlingame child psychiatrists or Burlingame adolescent psychiatrists). Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists or geropsychiatrists.

Other related specialties include psychopharmacology (certain states license Psychopharmacologists), psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging.

Psychiatric nurses in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California (CA), or mental health nurses, specialize in nursing care for people with mental illness or mental distress. Burlingame Psychiatric nurses receive training in psychological therapies (such as CBT), building therapeutic alliance with clients and dealing with challenging behavior. Importantly, they are trained to administer psychiatric medication (or 'psychiatric meds') and, in very limited ways, to prescribe meds.

Nurses monitor for side effects and responses to medical treatments and offer information on meds so that clients can make informed choices about their use.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?

If you're finding it difficult the find the right psychiatrist in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California (CA), don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.

Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.

If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California (CA), call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California (CA) as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Burlingame). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.

If you're looking for a specialist Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse in Burlingame, such as a child psychiatrist or adolescent psychiatrist, expand your search to generate a large pool of professionals and then select a specialty from the left nav bar.