Dr. Rudy A Barba M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1501 W Chisholm St Alpena MI, 49707About
Dr. Rudy Barba is a psychiatrist practicing in Alpena, MI. Dr. Barba is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Barba diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Barba 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. Barba treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Catol Do Parana- Cent De Cien- Curitiba- Pr- Brazil 1990
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Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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