Dr. John Sytsma M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
144 High St Farmington ME, 04938About
Dr. John Sytsma is a psychiatrist practicing in Farmington, ME. Dr. Sytsma is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sytsma diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sytsma 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. Sytsma treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1964
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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