Dr. Jack L. Underwood, MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Jack L. Underwood, MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1565 Union St Schenectady NY, 12309
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Dr. Jack Underwood is a psychiatrist practicing in Schenectady, NY. Dr. Underwood is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Underwood diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Underwood 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. Underwood treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1958

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1565 Union St -
Schenectady, NY 12309
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