Davis A. Suskind, MD

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About Dr. Suskind


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Dr. Suskind has practiced psychiatry and psychoanalysis in San Diego since 1976, maintaining a long-standing commitment to clinical care, teaching, and consultation.  His academic foundation includes training in molecular biology, surgery, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis, reflecting an integrative approach to understanding both the biological and psychological dimensions of mental health.

Dr. Suskind received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1972. He subsequently completed a surgical internship at UC San Diego, followed by residency training in psychiatry at UC San Diego, where he served as Chief Resident and was honored as “Outstanding Resident of the Year.”

He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and serves as a senior faculty member at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute & Society. Throughout his career, Dr. Suskind has held leadership roles within the San Diego Psychiatric Society and remains an active member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the International Psychoanalytic Association.

Dr. Suskind’s practice is devoted to the outpatient treatment of adults through psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. In addition to his clinical work, he provides supervision and consultation to psychiatrists and psychoanalysts in both training and established practice, reflecting his longstanding commitment to mentorship, education, and thoughtful patient care.

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