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Jennifer Sierra Smith MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2506 Lambert Dr Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. Jennifer Smith is a psychiatrist practicing in Opelika, AL. 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2015
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Jennifer Sierra Smith MD's Practice location
Practice At 2506 Lambert Dr
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Nearby Providers
- Aaron Michael Hawkins M.D.2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR OPELIKA AL 36801
- Dr. Edward E Kern MD2202 Gateway Dr Opelika AL 36801
- Dr. Heather M Rowe M.D.2506 Lambert Dr Opelika AL 36801
- Dr. Salvacion Hirang Coronado M.D.841 Twinforks Ave Auburn AL 36830
- Dr. David Larry Estep M.D.3320 Skyway Dr Opelika AL 36801
- Dr. Daniel Mejer M.D.2202a Gateway Drive Opelika AL 36801
Nearest Hospitals
LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
201 MARIARDEN ROAD DADEVILLE AL 36853JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
4401 RIVER CHASE DRIVE PHENIX CITY AL 36867LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
201 MARIARDEN ROAD DADEVILLE AL 36853JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
4401 RIVER CHASE DRIVE PHENIX CITY AL 36867