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Dr. Venus Paxton, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 52
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Dr. Venus Paxton, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 52
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Venus Paxton, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Paxton graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1999 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern. Dr. Venus Paxton, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Paxton currently practices at Practice. Dr. Paxton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Paxton is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Group Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Group Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Group Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Tobacco Use Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Anxiety
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Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Cocaine Addiction
Combination Drug Dependence
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Homicidal Ideation
Major Depressive Disorder
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Dependence
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Family Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychological Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Casa Palmera Lusk
    6305 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 724-2103
  2. 2 Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
    7850 Vista Hill Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 278-4110

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Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Medicine, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Venus Paxton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Paxton's profile.

Yes, Dr. Venus Paxton, MD holds board certification in Addiction Medicine, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine.