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Dr. James W. Gallagher M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. James W. Gallagher M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(6)
3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg VA, 24503
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. James Gallagher is a psychiatrist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Gallagher is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gallagher diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gallagher 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. Gallagher treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1998

New Jersey College of Dentistry 1998

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. James W. Gallagher M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3300 Rivermont Ave

3300 Rivermont Ave -
Lynchburg, VA 24503
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New patients: 434-455-2005
Fax: 434-455-3294

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gallagher


3.0

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Dr. James W. Gallagher M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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