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Dr. Christopher Marra D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
480 Galletti Way Sparks NV, 89431About
Dr. Christopher Marra is a psychiatrist practicing in Sparks, NV. Dr. Marra is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Marra diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Marra 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. Marra treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry
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Practice At 480 Galletti Way
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew Okeke MD80 Continental Dr Reno NV 89509
- Dr. Ayse Sibel Yasar M.D.540 West Plumb Lane Reno Nevada 89509
- Dr. Philip Andrew Rich M.D.628 N Lake St Reno NV 89501
- Ms. Gerri Steinagel MD6151 LAKESIDE DRIVE RENO NV 89511
- Dr. Angelene Michaele Lawrence M.D.15 MCCABE DR RENO NV 89511
- Dr. Linda Joy Knight-nelson M.D.401 W 2nd St Reno NV 89503
Nearest Hospitals
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1155 MILL STREET RENO NV 89502SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
235 W 6TH ST RENO NV 89503TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
1100 LAS TABLAS RD TEMPLETON CA 93465SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1010 MURRAY ST SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93405FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1911 JOHNSON AVE SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401