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Dr. Karen R Ballou MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(3)
220 Smith Church Rd Bldg C Roanoke Rapids NC, 27870
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4/5

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Dr. Karen Ballou is a psychiatrist practicing in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Dr. Ballou is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ballou diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ballou 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. Ballou treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1983

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1983

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Dr. Karen R Ballou MD's Practice location

Karen Ballou, MD

220 Smith Church Rd Bldg C -
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
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New patients: 252-537-6619
Fax: 252-537-6786

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HALIFAX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INCl

250 SMITH CHURCH RD ROANOKE RAPIDS NC 27870

Head northeast on Smith Church Road (NC 125) 119 ft
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SOUTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

727 NORTH MAIN STREET EMPORIA VA 23847

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921 JUNIOR HIGH ROAD SCOTLAND NECK NC 27874

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