Dr. Peter J. Smith M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3636 High St Maryview Behavioral Portsmouth VA, 23707Rating
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Dr. Peter Smith is a psychiatrist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Smith is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Smith 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. Smith treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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