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Dr. Ruth Shim M. D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(2)
720 Westview Dr Sw National Center For Atlanta GA, 30310
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Dr. Ruth Shim is a psychiatrist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Shim is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shim diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shim 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. Shim treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Emory University School Of Medicine 2003

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 14 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anxiety

Dr. Ruth Shim M. D.'s Practice location

Ruth Shim

720 Westview Dr Sw National Center For -
Atlanta, GA 30310
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Practice At 48 Coca Cola Pl Se

48 Coca Cola Pl Se -
Atlanta, GA 30303
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2230 STOCKTON BLVD -
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
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New patients: 916-703-0443

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Dr. Ruth Shim M. D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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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