Dr. Pedro J. Velasco, MD
Phychiatrist | Psychiatry
3801 Springhurst Blvd Suite 101 Louisville KY, 40241About
Dr. Pedro Velasco is a psychiatrist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Velasco is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Velasco diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Velasco 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. Velasco treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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