Dr. Mercedes E Agudo MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4212 N. 16th Street Phoenix AZ, 85016About
Dr. Mercedes Agudo is a psychiatrist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Agudo is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Agudo diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Agudo 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. Agudo treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery MD 1989
Howard University Hospital General Psychiatry 1996
Virginia Treatment Center for Children, Medical College of Virginia-VCU Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1998
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Officer (Psychiatry) Phoenix Indian Medical Center 2017 - 2018
Awards
- Fellow of American Psychiatric Association 2013 American Psychiatric Association
- Distinguished Fellow of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2018 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Medical Association
- Philippine Psychiatric Association
Fellowships
- VCU School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Helping patients and their families lead happier and healthier lives, helping others in their time of need and making a difference.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friend Events, Cooking, Traveling
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