Dr. James Ryan Shackelford MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
777 N RAYMOND ST BOISE ID, 83704About
Dr. James Shackelford is a psychiatrist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Shackelford is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shackelford diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shackelford 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. Shackelford treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med College Of Wisconsin 2006
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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