Dr. Charles B Sacks MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1313 Vincent Pl Mc Lean VA, 22101About
Dr. Charles Sacks is a psychiatrist practicing in Mc Lean, VA. Dr. Sacks is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sacks diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sacks 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. Sacks treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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