
Dr. Michael A Whitman M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1101 S Akers St Visalia CA, 93277About
Dr. Michael Whitman is a psychiatrist practicing in Visalia, CA. Dr. Whitman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Whitman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Whitman 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. Whitman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1990
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Pei Nie M.D.1100 S AKERS ST VISALIA CA 93277
- Dr. George Arthur Otanez M.D.1393 Bailey Drive Hanford CA 93230
- Dr. Fayaz Ibrahim MD1100 S Akers St Visalia CA 93277
- Dr. Maximo A Parayno M.D.3300 S Fairway St Visalia CA 93277
- Dr. Catalina Villa M.D.3300 S Fairway St Visalia CA 93277
- Dr. Tavi Thongdy MD1100 S Akers St Visalia CA 93277
Nearest Hospitals
ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
115 MALL DRIVE HANFORD CA 93230