Dr. Roger D. Shafer M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
350 N Grandview Ave Dubuque IA, 52001About
Dr. Roger Shafer is a psychiatrist practicing in Dubuque, IA. Dr. Shafer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shafer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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