Dr. Misty M. Stafford M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Misty Stafford is a psychiatrist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Stafford is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Stafford diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Stafford 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. Stafford treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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University of Michigan Medical School 2013
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