My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Peter Cohen, MD
Psychiatry
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
Quick Links
- Mind Body Health Classes
- NAMI en Español (la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales)
- WebCare for Depression
- Al-Anon
- Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
- Understanding Anxiety
- Understanding Depression
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- National Institute of Mental Health
- American Group Psychotherapy Association
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
- Cold, Flu and Cough
General References
.
Professional
Background
For those new to this site, I have written a little about me and how I practice psychiatry. I hope you will take the time to read what I’ve written. I am enthusiastic about using the Web as a way of communicating with you, providing you with links to informative sites and enhancing your experience at Kaiser Permanente. My goal in working with you is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.
I joined Kaiser Permanente in 1992, after working 10 years in private practice. I spent my first five years with Kaiser at the Pleasanton facility, where I was Chief of Psychiatry from 1992-1997. In 1998, I transferred to Kaiser Oakland, where I was Chief of Psychiatry from 2002-2007. My goal has always been to provide the best care to Kaiser members, in a department that does the same.
One of the wonderful advantages of working for Kaiser Permanente is that I have tremendous resources to offer my patients. I am not alone in working for you, but rather I am part of a large treatment team and a comprehensive continuum of care. I believe there is no better care in the country than what I can offer you at Kaiser Permanente.
For me, Psychiatry has combined many passionate interests of mine: a life of service devoted to the care of others; a deep curiosity about the workings of the human mind; and a love of science and its progress. As a fellow pilgrim in the human predicament, I have had my own trials and tribulations and know the importance of a listening ear in times of need. I also know how devastating it can be to feel misunderstood, overlooked, or discounted by someone in a position of expertise.
Therefore, when you come to the Department of Psychiatry, it is my hope that you will be received with our loving attentiveness and our faith that you will either acquire, or rediscover in yourself, everything you need to overcome your difficulty.
Credentials
| Medical Education | University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL |
|---|---|
| Residency | UC San Francisco Mount Zion Medical Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Board certification | Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology |
Table of Contents: