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Dr. Larry Richards D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
520 11th St Nw Cedar Rapids IA, 52405About
Dr. Larry Richards is a psychiatrist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Richards is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Richards diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Richards 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. Richards treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1967
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1967
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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Practice At 520 11th St Nw
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeffrey D Wilharm MD3100 E Ave Nw Cedar Rapids IA 52405
- Ms. Leslie E Murray MD520 11th St Nw Cedar Rapids IA 52405
- Dr. Ali Safdar MD3100 E Ave Nw Cedar Rapids IA 52405
- Dr. Collyer Ekholm M.D.520 11th St Nw Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Nearest Hospitals
ST LUKES HOSPITALl
1026 A AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52402MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403