
Dr. William Sullivan Powell M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
250 Dewey Ave Spartanburg SC, 29303About
Dr. William Powell is a psychiatrist practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Powell is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Powell diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Powell 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. Powell treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1965
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lisa L. Wischhusen MD220 Executive Drive Greer South Carolina 29651
- Dr. John Christopher Caston M.D.1330 Boiling Springs Rd Spartanburg SC 29303
- Dr. Vonda K Gravely MD391 Serpentine Dr Spartanburg SC 29303
- Dr. Francine L Carattini-eley DO250 Dewey Ave Spartanburg SC 29303
- Dr. Kenneth Wayne Wells M.D.943 N Church St Spartanburg SC 29303
- Dr. Brian R Still M.D.2700 E Phillips Rd Greer SC 29650
Nearest Hospitals
SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTERl
101 E WOOD ST SPARTANBURG SC 29303MARY BLACK HEALTH SYSTEM SPARTANBURGl
1700 SKYLYN DR PO BOX 3217 SPARTANBURG SC 29307PELHAM MEDICAL CENTERl
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