Dr. Devin Michael Shoquist M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4423 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Suite 312 Gig Harbor WA, 98335About
Dr. Devin Shoquist is a psychiatrist practicing in Gig Harbor, WA. Dr. Shoquist is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shoquist diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shoquist 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. Shoquist treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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