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Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Psychiatry
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1982)
Professional interests include: depression, anorexia, personality disorders, and more.
471 West 7th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731

Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA specializing in pediatric psychiatry. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

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Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

471 West 7th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-6572
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Bulimia

Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Common symptoms of bulimia include:

  • Acid reflux
  • Intestinal distress
  • Dehydration from purging
  • Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation)
  • Dental erosion from vomiting
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Delayed stomach emptying

Some people with bulimia may have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) that give their face a puffy "chipmunk" appearance. Their skin may look dehydrated and dull from repeated purging. Red scars and marks on the backs of the knuckles are prevalent in those with bulimia. Eating disorder experts may refer to these as "Russel's sign," named after a well-known psychologist.

However, others with bulimia may not show any outward signs of having an eating disorder. They may deliberately hide their eating habits or conceal their purging after a meal. It is important that family members and friends help loved ones with bulimia seek treatment. While many people with bulimia are still able to lead outwardly successful and active lifestyles, bulimia may have lasting and severe consequences to one's health. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia is particularly dangerous and may lead to heart attack or stroke. Similarly, continued dehydration and disturbances in electrolyte levels can cause kidney damage and reduced kidney function.

Treatment for bulimia typically includes therapy and nutrition counseling. Eating disorder support groups, both online and in person, are often beneficial to recovery. Medical professionals may also look to treat the mental health problems that frequently accompany bulimia, which are body dysmorphia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. Dietary specialists can assist patients with reintegrating foods into their diet and increasing consumed calories. Some patients may attend inpatient rehabilitation or eating disorder clinics, which provide all of the above treatments in a residential facility.

Fortunately, many people recover from bulimia and are able to fully restore their health.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, is a mood disorder that causes people to develop depression around the same time every year. For those with seasonal affective disorder, a change of season induces negative emotions and unhappiness. SAD most frequently begins during the transition to fall and winter months and ceases in the springtime (known as fall-onset depression). At times, SAD can arise in the early summer and end in the fall, although this spring-onset depression is highly unusual.

Young adults ages 18 to 30 are most commonly diagnosed with SAD. For unknown reasons, more women have SAD than men. Those who have a preexisting mood disorder, mental illness, or live in a region with cloudy and dark weather are also more likely to have SAD. People with SAD may experience:

  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Fatigue
  • Daytime exhaustion
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Weight gain
  • Social withdrawal
  • Oversleeping
  • Headaches
  • Increased desire for carbohydrates
  • Difficulty focusing

The causes of seasonal depression are uncertain. It is suggested that the reduced daylight and sunshine of winter and fall can alter the chemistry of the brain. Sunlight may assist in the production of serotonin, a hormone that regulates mood and happiness. Less exposure to sunlight may result in decreased serotonin, leading to SAD. Other potential causes include disrupted circadian rhythms, vitamin D deficiency, and increased melatonin (sleep hormone).

A variety of treatments are used to alleviate SAD. Patients usually benefit from more than one treatment. Light therapy is a special lamp that lets off intense light. The therapy is performed at home with patients keeping the lamp a few feet away from them as they complete their regular activities. Two types of light therapy include the light box (consistently bright lamp) and the dawn simulator (lamp that gradually becomes brighter and brighter). Light therapy may be partnered with other treatments for SAD, such as:

  • Antidepressant medication
  • Increased sunlight exposure
  • Vitamin D supplements
  • Psychotherapy

SAD is more than feeling disappointed by shorter winter nights or rainy days; it is months of depression that can drastically influence mood and behavior. Fortunately, people with SAD typically respond quickly to consistent light therapy and other treatments. Self-care and relaxation are also vital to the SAD recovery process. For those with SAD, treatment can be the first step to making four or five months of the year enjoyable once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2012, Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2012 were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 34
hospital care 49
inpatient care 49
mental health therapy 2004

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2013 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 666
hospital care 540
inpatient care 540
mental health therapy 2056

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 27
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2013

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 32
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2014 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 628
hospital care 687
inpatient care 687
mental health therapy 2125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 31
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 35
Dementia 34
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2015 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 585
hospital care 253
inpatient care 253
mental health therapy 1819

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 244
Black 0
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 40
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 39
Dementia 34
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 641
mental health therapy 1845

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 51
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 19
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2016

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 37
Dementia 30
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2017 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 688
hospital care 170
inpatient care 170
mental health therapy 1741

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 15
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2017

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Dementia 24
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2018 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 677
hospital care 349
inpatient care 349
mental health therapy 1887

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 108
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 11
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2018

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 23
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2019 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 654
hospital care 140
inpatient care 140
mental health therapy 1494

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 12
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2019

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 652
mental health therapy 1481

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 95
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 11
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2020

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Dementia 23
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 506
mental health therapy 1082

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 27
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2021

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 26
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 467
mental health therapy 790

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 66
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD in 2022

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 24
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in San Pedro, CA were mental health therapy, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 34
doctor visit 616
hospital care 312
inpatient care 312
mental health therapy 1665

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 103
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 113
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 19
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 35
85 and over 15
Less than 65 42
65 to 74 53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Dementia 23
Cancer 6

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1982. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1982)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Owen Davies, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA HMO
Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Shield of California
Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

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Biography

Dr. Robert Davies is a physician who specializes in pediatric psychiatry. Clinical interests for Dr. Davies include bulimia, alcohol abuse, and behavioral therapy. He most likely takes Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Davies attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Davies is professionally affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

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