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At her telehealth practice in La Jolla, California, Sylvia Cartwright, MD, performs diagnostic evaluations during your initial visit. Dr. Cartwright’s comprehensive evaluation process helps her diagnose emotional and behavioral disorders and develop personalized therapeutic plans. She takes an integrative and inclusive approach to psychiatry, creating plans that fit your individual needs. Call the office today or schedule a diagnostic evaluation online. Dr. Cartwright cares for people who live throughout California.
What is a diagnostic evaluation?
A diagnostic evaluation is a tool Dr. Cartwright uses to better understand how you think and feel. The information she gathers during the evaluation helps her diagnose emotional or behavioral disorders that affect your mental well-being like:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Dr. Cartwright also treats mental health conditions that co-occur with chronic illnesses like diabetes and cancer. She also treats insomnia, which is a common symptom of depression and anxiety.
I have a diagnosis. Why do I need a diagnostic evaluation?
Even if you have a diagnosis like bipolar disorder or ADHD, Dr. Cartwright needs to complete a diagnostic evaluation to better understand your mental well-being so she can create an effective treatment plan.
Dr. Cartwright is an experienced psychiatrist who takes an integrative and inclusive approach to care. She knows that no single treatment or therapy works for all, even for patients with the same diagnosis.
Through her diagnostic evaluation process, Dr. Cartwright curates individualized treatment modalities that empower her patients, helping restore balance and mental well-being.
What can I expect during a diagnostic evaluation?
The details of your diagnostic evaluation with Dr. Cartwright depends on your concerns and goals. Dr. Cartwright asks detailed questions about your symptoms, when they occur, and how they affect your life.
She inquires about your daily routine, including work and home life, as well as your professional and personal relationships. Dr. Cartwright also asks about your eating and exercise habits and sleep routine.
She reviews your medical and mental health histories and family health history. Dr. Cartwright may have you complete a psychological questionnaire that helps her better understand how you think and feel and determine your diagnosis.
If you need psychiatric medications to improve your symptoms, Dr. Cartwright orders pharmacogenomic testing to help her better understand what medications might work best with your physiology.
Once she completes her diagnostic evaluation, Dr. Cartwright discusses her findings and creates a plan that improves your self-awareness and resilience, helping you live a more fulfilling life.
Call the office of Sylvia Cartwright, MD, today or use the online booking button to schedule your diagnostic evaluation.