
Dr. Joy M Hudson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4189 Westlawn St University Of Iowa S Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Joy Hudson is a psychiatrist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Hudson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hudson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hudson 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. Hudson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1985
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearest Hospitals
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403