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Paducah (11.45 mi)

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42003 (4) (10.76 mi)
42002 (1) (12.79 mi)
42001 (5) (17.35 mi)
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  • Benjamin Parker, MD 110 Points

    Benjamin Parker, MD

    Distance: 11.44 mi
    1530 Lone Oak Rd
    Paducah, KY 42003
  • Vicki Roberts, MD 110 Points

    Vicki Roberts, MD

    Distance: 11.44 mi
    PO Box 1571
    Paducah, KY 42002
  • W Barnard, MD 100 Points

    W Barnard, MD

    Distance: 11.44 mi
    100 Fountain Ave Ste 301
    Paducah, KY 42001
  • Kurt Klauburg, DO 100 Points

    Kurt Klauburg, DO

    Distance: 11.44 mi
    296 Pecan Dr Ste 5
    Paducah, KY 42001
  • David Meyer, MD 70 Points

    David Meyer, MD

    Distance: 11.44 mi
    1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 16
    Paducah, KY 42003
  • Ronald Kelley, MD 50 Points

    Ronald Kelley, MD

    Distance: 11.44 mi
    1 Executive Blvd Ste Ll1
    Paducah, KY 42001
  • Duncan Darnell, MD

    Duncan Darnell, MD

    Four Rivers Behavioral Health Center - Childrens Services
    Distance: 11.44 mi
    2850 Adams Street
    Paducah, KY 42001
  • James Igleburger, MD -10 Points

    James Igleburger, MD

    Four Rivers Clinical Research
    Distance: 11.44 mi
    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 305
    Paducah, KY 42003
  • David Waggoner, MD

    David Waggoner, MD

    Distance: 11.44 mi
    435 Berger Rd
    Paducah, KY 42003

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Paducah (11.45 mi)

Psychiatrist Info

Psychiatrist Summary:
Psychiatry involves the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of mental illness. A psychiatrist diagnoses mental and emotional disorders using assessments and may order further psychiatric diagnostic laboratory tests if necessary. Mental and emotional disorders including difficulty coping, stress, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, substance-abuse disorders, sexual issues, schizophrenia, and addictions may be helped by different forms of psychiatry.

Common Treatments: Psychiatrists commonly treat children and adults suffering from attention deficit disorder (ADD), clinical depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, paranoia, psychosis, OCD, and panic attacks. Additional disorders treated by psychiatrists are: mania, schizophrenia, claustrophobia, paranoia, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, hallucinations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.


Psychiatrist FAQs:
What is a

Psychiatrist

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A Psychiatrist is a licensed physician who specializes in the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

What is the Difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?


Psychologists are concerned with the different aspects of behavior and mental processes and cannot prescribe medications. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health. A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who performs psychotherapy but can also prescribe medicine.

Why might I see a Psychiatrist?


You could see a Psychiatrist for abuse, addictions, anxiety, coping mechanism issues, depression, an eating disorder, emotional distress, personal growth, phobias, relationship issues, sexual problems, and trauma.

What are the requirements for becoming a licensed Psychiatrist?


A Psychiatrist must have a Masters or a Doctoral Degree from an accredited school. Other requirements toward becoming a Psychiatrist include residency training and board certifications that vary from state to state.


Psychiatrist Related Terms:
anxiety, behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicide, relationship difficulties, chronic mental illness, parenting issues, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, lobotomy, antidepressants