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Dr. Audrea K. Merchant, MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(3)
240 W Tyrone Rd Oak Ridge TN, 37830
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Dr. Audrea Merchant is a psychiatrist practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. Merchant is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Merchant diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Merchant 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. Merchant treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

University of Michigan PhD in Pharmacology 1995

Duke University School of Medicine medical degree 1998

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Dr. Audrea K. Merchant, MD's Expert Contributions
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    So you started with 49 pills, right? And you started by taking 2 pills daily, right? So you will have enough for 24 days plus 1 pill. You can either tell your prescriber what happened and get an early refill, or you can take only 1 pill for 3-4 days (whatever days you have less to accomplish) making up for the deficit. READ MORE

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    Depression as a syndrome includes many things. From a hormonal standpoint an increase in cortisol (stress hormone) can make one gain weight when depressed. Additionally life style changes that often accompany depression can increase weight, like increased apatite and decreased physical activity. Lastly, some of the medications used to treat depression cause weight gain by changing how the body manages sugar, by turning it to fat rather than storing it for quick energy in the liver or muscles. So the long answer is yes, depression can cause weight gain. However that is not the only variable to consider if you or a loved one are battling depression. Talk with your mental health provider about what treatment fits you situation. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

adult, geriatric, and addiction psychiatry

Internships

  • The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

Dr. Audrea K. Merchant, MD's Practice location

Practice At 240 W Tyrone Rd

240 W Tyrone Rd -
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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New patients: 865-482-1076
Fax: 865-481-6166

Practice At 300 W 27th St

300 W 27th St -
Lumberton, NC 28358
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New patients: 910-272-1230
Fax: 910-738-8230

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services

665 Emory Valley Rd Suite B -
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Dr. Audrea K. Merchant, MD has a rating of 5 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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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Audrea K. Merchant, who serves patients in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

With a focus on adult, geriatric, and addiction psychiatry, Dr. Merchant specializes in the care of mental health patients, treating conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD, and other mental illnesses. Since February of 2012, she has been an Attending Psychiatrist for Adult Inpatient Services at Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

“We are committed to providing high quality behavioral health services through prevention, treatment of mental illness & substance abuse, and support to improve the overall health, well-being, recovery, and hope of the people we serve” according to the mission statement on their website. 

Graduating cum laude with a major in chemistry and minor in biology from the University of Tampa, Dr. Merchant completed her PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Michigan in 1995. She earned her medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1998, and then went on to complete her internship and residency in psychiatry at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in 2003.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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