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Dr. Edward David Simmer M.D., M.P.H.

Psychiatrist | Forensic Psychiatry

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620 John Paul Jones Cir Portsmouth VA, 23708
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Dr. Edward Simmer is a psychiatrist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Simmer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Simmer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Simmer 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. Simmer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1990

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry

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Dr. Edward David Simmer M.D., M.P.H.'s Practice location

Practice At 620 John Paul Jones Cir

620 John Paul Jones Cir -
Portsmouth, VA 23708
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