Dr. Patricia Lynne Allred M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. Patricia Allred is a psychiatrist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Allred is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Allred diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Allred 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. Allred treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1985
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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