Dr. Gail A Barker M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3001 Highland Ave Cincinnati OH, 45219About
Dr. Gail Barker is a psychiatrist practicing in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Barker is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Barker diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Barker 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. Barker treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1980
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1980
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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