41 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Proffitt, Psychiatrist in Vista, CA?
Dr. Paula Proffitt, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Vista, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Proffitt completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Proffitt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Proffitt’s office at (760) 758-1092.
Where did Dr. Proffitt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Psychiatry
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Proffitt board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Paula Proffitt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Proffitt speak?
Dr. Proffitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Proffitt typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Paula Proffitt may include:
Please contact Dr. Proffitt'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. Proffitt typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Paula Proffitt 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. Proffitt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Proffitt accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Proffitt's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Proffitt's office located?
Dr. Paula Proffitt's Primary Practice
550 W Vista Way Ste 407
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 758-1092
What is Dr. Proffitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Proffitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063580587.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Proffitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Proffitt
What is Dr. Paula Proffitt's specialty?
Dr. Proffitt is a Psychiatrist near Vista, CA.
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.