Dr. Joanne Hassing Ritvo M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
501 S Cherry St #650 Denver CO, 80246About
Dr. Joanne Ritvo is a psychiatrist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Ritvo is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ritvo diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ritvo 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. Ritvo treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1974
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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