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Dr. Carolyn Oates Ballantine M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Carolyn Oates Ballantine M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(1)
508 Fulton St Durham Vamc, Mail Co Durham NC, 27705
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Dr. Carolyn Ballantine is a psychiatrist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Ballantine is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ballantine diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ballantine 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. Ballantine treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1999

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Adjustment Disorder

Dr. Carolyn Oates Ballantine M.D.'s Practice location

Carolyn Ballantine

508 Fulton St Durham Vamc, Mail Co -
Durham, NC 27705
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New patients: 919-212-3011
Fax: 919-255-1540

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