Mr. Williard J Shanken MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2321 N Broad St Colmar PA, 18915About
Dr. Williard Shanken is a psychiatrist practicing in Colmar, PA. Dr. Shanken is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shanken diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shanken 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. Shanken treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1967
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
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