Dr. Douglas D. Ruth M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1082 Wellington Way Lexington KY, 40513About
Dr. Douglas Ruth is a psychiatrist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Ruth is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ruth diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ruth 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. Ruth treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1972
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry
Provider Details
Dr. Douglas D. Ruth M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Douglas D. Ruth M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Ruth
Recommended Articles
- Can Schizophrenia Be Treated?
Schizophrenia is a severe disorder of the mind that requires lifelong treatment. An individual suffering from this disorder is not able to identify the difference between what actually exists and what is in their mind. This disorder has an adverse effect on the way an individual thinks and reacts to...
- What are the Different Types of Anxiety?
What is anxiety?Individuals who have anxiety normally face stressful situations under normal circumstances, meaning, that they can become fearful and nervous completely out of context when a situation doesn't have any reason for these reactions. This is considered anxiety.Anxiety can be caused be a...
- What Conditions Are Treatable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Behavioral and cognitive therapies are types of psychotherapies that follow scientific principles in assisting individuals how to change their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. They are practical approaches that aim at solving problems.An anxiety disorder may be present in people who experience...
- How to Know if Your Child Has ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of those complex mental disorders that can negatively affect a child’s success in education and the relationship with other children. ADHD symptoms usually vary and are sometimes hard to be recognized since most children will exhibit them at...
- Separation Anxiety in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and More
It’s normal for young children to feel anxious when they're separated from a loved one. However, when this fear occurs in a child above six years of age, is intense, and persists for more than four weeks, the child may have separation anxiety disorder.What is Separation Anxiety Disorder?Separation...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq MD1351 NEWTOWN PIKE LEXINGTON KY 40511
- Dr. Kim M Grant-rolph M.D.1517 Nicholasville Rd Lexington KY 40503
- Swati S Mulay Other110 Roach St Georgetown KY 40324
- Dr. Michael J Rieser MD3050 RIO DOSA DR LEXINGTON KY 40509
- Dr. Timothy Scott Allen MD3470 Blazer Pkwy Lexington KY 40509
- Dr. Yu cho Shih M.D.1351 NEWTOWN PIKE LEXINGTON KY 40511