Dr. Ricardo J. Junco, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
142 Alcanfor Street Gurabo PR, 00778About
Dr. Ricardo Junco is a psychiatrist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Junco is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Junco diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Junco 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. Junco treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1986
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Internships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association, The College of Psychiatry and Surgeons Puerto Rico
What do you attribute your success to?
- His dedication to his patients, education and giving back. Heading missions to Iraq, South America
Dr. Ricardo J. Junco, MD's Practice location
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70 Calle Kings Ct Apt 19C -San Juan, PR 00911Get Direction
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142 Alcanfor Street -Gurabo, PR 00778Get Direction
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