Dr. James R Kennedy M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
327 College Ave Santa Rosa CA, 95401About
Dr. James Kennedy is a psychiatrist practicing in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Kennedy is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kennedy diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kennedy 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. Kennedy treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1962
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1962
University of California 1972
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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