Dr. James Melvin Kagan M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2629 Redwing Rd Suite 295 Fort Collins CO, 80526About
Dr. James Kagan is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Kagan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kagan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kagan 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. Kagan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1969
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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