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Dr. Robert I Slayton MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
225 Penn Ave Suite 2100 Pittsburgh PA, 15221About
Dr. Robert Slayton is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Slayton is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Slayton diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Slayton 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. Slayton treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1978
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1978
Board Certification
Radiologic PhysicsAmerican Board of Radiologic PhysicsABRP
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Insomnia
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Robert I Slayton MD's Practice location
Practice At 225 Penn Ave Suite 2100
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Nearest Hospitals
CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGHl
5324 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15224UPMC ST MARGARETl
815 FREEPORT ROAD PITTSBURGH PA 15215