Dr. Jeffrey J Jenkins MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2828 N National Ave Springfield MO, 65803About
Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins is a psychiatrist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Jenkins is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Jenkins diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Jenkins 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. Jenkins treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1989
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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