
Dr. Kari Case Heistand M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
402 S 4th Ave Yakima WA, 98902About
Dr. Kari Heistand is a psychiatrist practicing in Yakima, WA. Dr. Heistand is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Heistand diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Heistand 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. Heistand treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 2002
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Practice At 402 S 4th Ave
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