Dr. Donald Lawrence Bigwood DO
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
16 Kidspeace Way Ellsworth ME, 04605Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Donald Bigwood is a psychiatrist practicing in Ellsworth, ME. Dr. Bigwood is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Bigwood diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Bigwood 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. Bigwood treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1992
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
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