Dr. Karen Sue Ritchie M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
45-710 Keaahala Rd Hawaii State Hospita Kaneohe HI, 96744About
Dr. Karen Ritchie is a psychiatrist practicing in Kaneohe, HI. Dr. Ritchie is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ritchie diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ritchie 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. Ritchie treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1973
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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