Dr. John Schenkel MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
18 Ampersand Dr Plattsburgh NY, 12901About
Dr. John Schenkel is a psychiatrist practicing in Plattsburgh, NY. Dr. Schenkel is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Schenkel diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Schenkel 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. Schenkel treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1974
University of California 1974
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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