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Rand C. Ritchie, M.D.,
Psychiatrist
Diplomate of the
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Certified
by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Qualified
Medical Evaluator
1145 E. Clark Ave, Suite
I
934-8141
354 Main St, Suite C
Santa Maria, CA
93455
Pismo Beach, CA 93452
Monday - Thursday APPOINTMENT
ONLY Fridays
Rand C. Ritchie, M.D. is in the private practice of Psychiatry in Santa Maria, California since
1989 and Pismo Beach 2004.
Dr. Ritchie specializes in outpatient psychotherapy for Adolescents, Adults and Seniors
Outpatient psychiatrist evaluations
Certified Addictionologist
Consultation liaison at Marian and Valley Community Hospitals
Medication Management
Certified Qualified Medical Examiner, Workmen Compensation
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Experience
Private Practice of Psychiatry in Santa Maria and Pismo Beach, California since 1989.
Four years service with Santa Barbara County Mental Health
Staff Psychiatrist, Vancouver, Washington Veterans Administration (1986-1987)
Kaiser Permenente, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California (Three years)
Private Practice, Grand Island, Nebraska (Three Years)
Focus treatment on the following:
Depression?
Depression is a biological condition that’s
just as real as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Natural brain chemicals are responsible
for our emotions and mood. Depression occurs when these chemicals aren’t
balanced properly.
Medication works to correct this chemical
imbalance.
How can depression impact my life?
Depression is a real medical condition
that affects:
Your body, your mood, and your thoughts.
The way you eat, the way you think, how
you sleep, how you do your work, and how you care for others.
Depression not only affects you, but often
affects your friends and family, too. The people who are the closest to someone
who’s depressed may also be affected.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The first step in learning how to manage your anxiety is understanding your
condition and how it affects you.
There are several types of anxiety disorders, each with a slightly different
set of symptoms. What they share is anxiety so severe that it can disrupt your
life.
Long-lasting, daily anxiety and physical symptoms. Sever worry on a daily
basis for 6 months or more.
Panic Disorder
Unexpected episodes of intenseness, irrational fear and dread, along with
physical symptoms called panic attacks. Some people experience a sense of
unreality, a fear of losing control, and a fear of dying.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Disturbing thoughts leading to uncontrollable rituals and behavior. It has
tow main symptoms, obsessions and compulsions.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder:
Vivid repeated memories of an upsetting event.
Additional experience in Emergency Room Treatment, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Forensic Psychiatry.
Dr. Ritchie's Convenient Location - Bradley & Clark Avenues in ORCUTT
Rand C. Ritchie, M.D.
1145 E. Clark, Suite "I"
Santa Maria, California 93455
(805)934-8141 FAX (805) 934-2691 E-Mail randmd@impulse.net
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MONDAY THRU THURSDAY) 24 Hour Answer Service
Rand C. Ritchie, M.D.
354 Main St, Suite C Pismo Beach, CA
93452 (FRIDAYS ONLY)
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Education
"Speaker of the Year", "Elected to All-State" Grande Island High, Nebraska
"Economics" New York University
"B.S. in Medicine" University of Nebraska, Lincoln
"Doctor of Medicine" University of Nebraska
"Post-Graduate Studies" Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland
- Consultation liaison psychiatry
- Outpatient psychiatry
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Community psychiatry
"Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology"
"Neurology National Hospital" University of London Institute, London, England
". Certified by the American
Society of Addiction Medicine, Qualified
Medical Evaluator.
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Awards and Scholarships
"The Herbert P. Jacobi" Award in Bio-Chemistry
"Dean's Scholarship"
"Alpha Kappa Alpha" Scholarship in Medicine
"Regent's Scholarship" in Medicine
"Fay Smith Award" in Family Practice
"Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society"
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Licensure
California - G41327
Certification "American Society of Addiction Medicine
Qualified Medical Evaluator
DEA certified
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I would like to help you.
"Live in Health and Happiness"
