Dr. Ruth Shim M. D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
48 Coca Cola Pl Se Atlanta GA, 30303About
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
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- Anxiety
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