Frequently Asked Questions

Questions patients ask me.

If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact me , even if you do not think your question is a good one. Chances are that if you thought of it, others are thinking the same thing. For a specific question about your care, present or future, please call the office at 310-744-1250.

For detailed information about medications prescribed in this practice, see the Medication Information FAQ. Patients taking MAOIs should also review the MAOI Patient FAQ: Safety, Diet & Risks. For general questions about antidepressants, psychosis, and psychiatric treatments, see the Psychiatry FAQ, and look up unfamiliar terms in the Psychiatry Glossary.

Questions patients ask me.

What kind of patients or problems do you see in your practice?

Can you see me for medications if I am currently seeing another therapist? Another psychiatrist?

How soon can I be seen? I really need help.

How long will I need treatment?

How often will you need to see me for follow-up visits?

I'm told some medications require blood tests. How do I get those?

What if Quest does not have an order for my labs (or I need to get them at a lab other than Quest)?

How much does treatment cost and how can I pay for it?

Will my treatment information be kept confidential?

Can you prescribe Suboxone to treat my addiction to prescription painkillers?

I have taken Ritalin or amphetamines for years to treat ADHD without any problems. If I start seeing you, will I have to change medications?