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Dr. Philip Brunner Robertson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
105 Westwood Cmn Bluefield VA, 24605About
Dr. Philip Robertson is a psychiatrist practicing in Bluefield, VA. Dr. Robertson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Robertson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Robertson 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. Robertson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1984
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
Dr. Philip Brunner Robertson MD's Practice location
Practice At 105 Westwood Cmn
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Riaz Uddin Riaz M.D.15 Westwood Medical Park Bluefield VA 24605
Nearest Hospitals
CARILION TAZEWELL COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
141 BEN BOLT AVENUE TAZEWELL VA 24651BLUEFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
500 CHERRY ST BLUEFIELD WV 24701