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Dr. Thomas A Upshaw M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2175 Ashley Phosphate Rd Charleston SC, 29406About
Dr. Thomas Upshaw is a psychiatrist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Upshaw is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Upshaw diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Upshaw 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. Upshaw treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Dr. Thomas A Upshaw M.D.'s Practice location
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2175 Ashley Phosphate Rd -Charleston, SC 29406Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- James Edward Jenkins MD9225 University Blvd Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Todd Keith Magro M.D.2179 ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD STE B NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
- Peter J Sukin MD9326a Medical Plaza Drive Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Mari Elisabeth Asper MD9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR. STE. A NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
- Joseph K Coll Other9326 Medical Plaza Dr Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Perry E Trouche M.D.9229 University Blvd Charleston SC 29406
Nearest Hospitals
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTERl
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON SC 29406BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITALl
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRIVE CHARLESTON SC 29414EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTERl
2000 HOSPITAL DR MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464ROPER HOSPITALl
316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401