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Lake Oswego, OR
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Oregon Health Plan
Health Net of Oregon
About
Bio
I have extensive background in all ages and work primarily in community mental health centers
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Psychiatry
Child Psychiatry
Doctor Q&A
306 Answers
453 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alfredo Soto answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Not for you: If you are having vivid dreams and it is resulting in worsening mood or fatigue then perhaps Seroquel is not for you. Consult with your doctor for pos ... Read More
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alfredo Soto answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Yes but...: You are just as safe not taking any benzodiazepines and seeing how you function without it. In fact, benzodiazepines are increasingly being associated ... Read More
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alfredo Soto answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Not necessarily : If you were started on fluoxetine (Prozac) before stopping the paroxetine (Paxil) then you probably do not need to be weaned off of paroxetine because ... Read More
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May 12, 2014
Well trained,experienced,knowledgeable,bi-lingual
Psychiatrist! A great contributor to HealthTap. Responses to questions informative.
Sep 16, 2013
Thanks for your contribution at Health Tap
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Soto is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! It just seemed wierd, like he smokes like a tiny but and everyone else has way more and can act normal but he gets crazy. Thank you!!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Really appreciative on this area with your assistance and vast expertise in the field of this type of question. Totally will utilize info.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I was on Ritalin for 15 years and now have these symptoms. Is there anything to increase the dopamine level?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1995MD
Residency
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL
Affiliations
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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