
Dr. Amelia Villaruz M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
9501 Farrell Rd Dewitt Army Communit Fort Belvoir VA, 22060About
Dr. Amelia Villaruz is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Belvoir, VA. Dr. Villaruz is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Villaruz diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Villaruz 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. Villaruz treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine 1968
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Dr. Amelia Villaruz M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 9501 Farrell Rd Dewitt Army Community Hospital
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