Mr. Philip Alan Schaeffer MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1403 43rd Ave Gulfport MS, 39501Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Philip Schaeffer is a psychiatrist practicing in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Schaeffer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Schaeffer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Schaeffer 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. Schaeffer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1960
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1960
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
Mr. Philip Alan Schaeffer MD's Practice location
Practice At 1403 43rd Ave
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150 REYNOIR STREET BILOXI MS 39530MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORTl
4500 13TH ST-P O BOX 1810 GULFPORT MS 39502