Dr. Jennifer Kern Pennell M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1020 Southhill Dr Suite 380 Cary NC, 27513About
Dr. Jennifer Pennell is a psychiatrist practicing in Cary, NC. Dr. Pennell is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pennell diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pennell 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. Pennell treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1996
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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