Peder Herbert Svingen
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
400 E 3rd St Duluth MN, 55805About
Dr. Peder Svingen is a psychiatrist practicing in Duluth, MN. Dr. Svingen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Svingen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Svingen 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. Svingen treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1984
University of Hawaii 1984
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Lake Superior
Peder Herbert Svingen's Practice location
Practice At 400 E 3rd St
400 E 3rd St -Duluth, MN 55805Get Direction
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