Dr. William J Giakas M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1639 N Alpine 206 Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. William Giakas is a psychiatrist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Giakas is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Giakas diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Giakas 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. Giakas treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1988
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Insomnia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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