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Dr. Stephen S. Able, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5151 E Broadway Blvd Suite 720 Tucson AZ, 85711About
Dr. Stephen Able is a psychiatrist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Able is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Able diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Able 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. Able treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Ross University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010) Year
- On-Time Doctor Award 2009
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009, 2010, 2011) Year
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
Internships
- Waterbury Hospital Health Center (1987)
Dr. Stephen S. Able, MD's Practice location
Practice At 5151 E Broadway Blvd Suite 720
5151 E Broadway Blvd Suite 720 -Tucson, AZ 85711Get Direction
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11115 N La Canada Dr #275 -Tucson, AZ 85737Get Direction
ORO VALLEY, AZ 85737Get Direction
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Stephen S. Able, who serves patients in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Dr. Able is a licensed psychiatrist who cares for a patient’s mental health, managing a range of psychological issues. He is in private practice in Oro Valley, Arizona. Dr. Able is not currently accepting new patients.
Back in 1985, Dr. Able graduated with his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. He then went on to perform his internship at Waterbury Hospital Health Center in 1987, and his residency in psychiatry at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 1990.
As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
Among his various awards and honors, Dr. Able has been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010), On-Time Doctor Award (2009), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009, 2010, 2011).
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