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Dr. Jefferson M Sommers M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(28)
7101 Jahnke Rd Richmond VA, 23225
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4/5

About

Dr. Jefferson Sommers is a psychiatrist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Sommers is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sommers diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Duke University School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Dementia
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Jefferson M Sommers M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7101 Jahnke Rd

7101 Jahnke Rd -
Richmond, VA 23225
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New patients: 804-225-4090, 804-323-8282
Fax: 804-323-7046

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Patient Experience with Dr. Sommers


4.0

Based on 28 reviews

Dr. Jefferson M Sommers M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 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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2924 BROOK ROAD RICHMOND VA 23220

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