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Dr. Astrid Bianca Herard M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
500 N Wall St Suite 200 Kankakee IL, 60901About
Dr. Astrid Herard is a psychiatrist practicing in Kankakee, IL. Dr. Herard is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Herard diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Herard 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. Herard treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Fellowships
- University of Chicago Medical Center
Dr. Astrid Bianca Herard M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 500 N Wall St Suite 200
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120 NORTH OAK ST HINSDALE IL 60521ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
155 EAST BRUSH HILL ROAD ELMHURST IL 60126ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALl
3815 HIGHLAND AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515