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Dr. Russell D Hicks MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(3)
9040 Fitzsimmons Dr Tacoma WA, 98431
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Dr. Russell Hicks is a psychiatrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Hicks is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hicks diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hicks 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. Hicks treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1967

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 51 years of experience

Dr. Russell D Hicks MD's Practice location

Practice At 9040 Fitzsimmons Dr

9040 Fitzsimmons Dr -
Tacoma, WA 98431
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9330 59TH AVE SW -
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
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Dr. Russell D Hicks MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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