Dr. Lonnie Amico M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
521 E 86th Ave Suite Z Merrillville IN, 46410About
Dr. Lonnie Amico is a psychiatrist practicing in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Amico is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Amico diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Amico 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. Amico treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Sleep Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Memory Loss
- Spinal Stenosis
- Brain Aneurysm
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Abnormal Gait
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Lonnie Amico M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Lonnie Amico M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Amico
Recommended Articles
- How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
If you think the symptoms you’re experiencing are related to the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may need to consult your medical practitioner. If you’re bothered by your child’s condition, it would be wise talking to the teachers before seeking medical attention. This...
- Do You Have Trypophobia?
What is trypophobia?Trypophobia is the fear or feeling of disgust when looking at closely packed holes. Individuals who have trypophobia tend to feel very unsettled the moment they look at things with small clusters of holes that are closely held together. Few of examples would be the head of a...
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), also known as chronic anxiety neurosis, is a condition characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about common occurrences and everyday life events. It’s quite normal to feel anxious when there is a reason to worry, such as financial instability. However, a...
- Understanding Clinical Depression
Clinical depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how an individual feels, thinks, and how he or she acts. Depression varies from mild to severe, and in certain instances the individual can experience temporary episodes of sadness.Clinical depression is also known as major...
- The Side Effects of Xanax
What Is Xanax?The generic name for Xanax is alprazolam and this is a benzodiazepine. Xanax was first introduced in 1976. This drug has an impact on the unbalanced chemicals in the brain of people who have anxiety. It is therefore prescribed for treating mental health problems which are linked with...
- What Is Paranoid Schizophrenia?
Paranoid schizophrenia is a subtype of schizophrenia in which the patient has hallucinations, false beliefs, and delusions that a person or group of individuals, regardless if they are his close friends or loved ones, are continuously plotting against him. At times, the patient may even believe that...
Nearby Providers
- Marcus Wigutow303 East 89th Street Merrillville Indiana 46410
- Sameka Dowell MillsTelepsychiatry Lansing IL 60438
- Dr. Jennifer A. Pallone D.O.521 E 86th Ave Merrillville IN 46410
- Dr. Rajnishpaul Kaur Kular M.D.8555 Taft St Merrillville IN 46410
- Dr. Ashish Jain MD5500 S Hohman Ave Hammond IN 46320
- Dr. Daniel D Kim MD9307 Calumet Ave Munster IN 46321