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Dr. Dwight Carlson MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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2665 Tallant Rd Santa Barbara CA, 93105
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Dr. Dwight Carlson is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Carlson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Carlson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

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MaleEnglish 54 years of experience

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Dr. Dwight Carlson, MD

2665 Tallant Rd -
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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