Who is Dr. Atkinson, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Atkinson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Psychiatrist | Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry
Is Dr. Atkinson board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Atkinson speak?
Dr. Atkinson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Atkinson typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Joseph Atkinson may include:
Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Atkinson typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Atkinson may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Atkinson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Atkinson's office located?
Dr. Joseph Atkinson's Primary Practice
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161
(619) 543-6250
What is Dr. Atkinson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467477653.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atkinson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atkinson
What is Dr. Joseph Atkinson's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.