Dr. Rickard K Larsen MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1026 A Ave Ne Cedar Rapids IA, 52402About
Dr. Rickard Larsen is a psychiatrist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Larsen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Larsen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Larsen 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. Larsen 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 1984
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1984
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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