Dr. Graciela E Hernandez M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4320 Fir St Suite 206 East Chicago IN, 46312About
Dr. Graciela Hernandez is a psychiatrist practicing in East Chicago, IN. Dr. Hernandez is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hernandez diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ De El Salvador- Fac De Med- San Salvador- El Salvador 1971
Universidad de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina 1971
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
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