
Dr. Lawrence Ogagaoghene Adu MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1026 Sw 2nd Ave Suite C Gainesville FL, 32601About
Dr. Lawrence Adu is a psychiatrist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Adu is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Adu diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Adu 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. Adu treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Benin- Coll Of Med Sci- Benin City- Bendel- Nigeria 1987
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Lalita Ramnaraine M.D.University Of Florida 1600 Sw Archer Gainesville FL 32610
- Dr. Tessy Korah MD1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
- Dr. Ashraf M. Oloufa MD1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
- Mr. Gary Lawrence Kanter M.D.100 Sw 75th Street Gainesville FL 32607
Nearest Hospitals
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1600 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE FL 32610REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL WILLISTONl
125 SW 7TH ST WILLISTON FL 32696UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITALl
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125 SW 7TH ST WILLISTON FL 32696