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Dr. Christine Parker Baker MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
Mcguire Vamc Mental Health 116 1201 Broad Rock Boul Richmond VA, 23249About
Dr. Christine Baker is a psychiatrist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Baker is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Baker diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Baker 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. Baker treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1989
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