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Dr. Robert Anthony Alonso MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
620 John Paul Jones Cir Naval Medical Center Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Robert Alonso is a psychiatrist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Alonso is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Alonso diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Alonso 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. Alonso treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Dr. Gregory Marc Varhely M.D.10510 Jefferson Ave Newport News VA 23601
- Dr. Abigail J. Mansfield M.D.289 INDEPENDENCE BLVD VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23462
- Dr. Daniel D. Broadhead M.D.2580 Potters Rd Virginia Beach VA 23454
Nearest Hospitals
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITALl
600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK VA 23507BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl
3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707