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Dr. Paul W. Sheffner M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
12255 Depaul Drive Suite 500 Bridgeton MO, 63044About
Dr. Paul Sheffner is a psychiatrist practicing in Bridgeton, MO. Dr. Sheffner is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sheffner diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sheffner 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. Sheffner treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1974
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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Nearest Hospitals
SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL ST LOUISl
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE BRIDGETON MO 63044SSM HEALTH ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ST CHARLESl
300 1ST CAPITOL DR SAINT CHARLES MO 63301