Dr. Patrick Smallwood M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
55 Lake Ave N Department Of Psychi Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Patrick Smallwood is a psychiatrist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Smallwood is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Smallwood diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Smallwood may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Smallwood treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1993
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Adjustment Disorder
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