Dr. Jon Scott Williamson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
6869 5th Avenue South Birmingham AL, 35212About
Dr. Jon Williamson is a psychiatrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Williamson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Williamson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Williamson 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. Williamson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1993
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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