Dr. Charles Chris Novak MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
413 Allumbaugh St Suite 101 Boise ID, 83704About
Dr. Charles Novak is a psychiatrist practicing in Boise, ID. Dr. Novak is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Novak diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Novak 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. Novak treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1981
University of Mn Med Sch 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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