Dr. Christopher M. Erstling M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
11 Friendship St Newport RI, 02840Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Christopher Erstling is a psychiatrist practicing in Newport, RI. Dr. Erstling is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Erstling diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Erstling 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. Erstling treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1973
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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