Dr. Christopher Vernon Davenport M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5147 S Lakeland Drive 1 Lakeland FL, 33813About
Dr. Christopher Davenport is a psychiatrist practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Davenport is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Davenport diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Davenport 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. Davenport treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1987
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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