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Dr. Donald R Atkinson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1200 S WILLOW AVE COOKEVILLE TN, 38506About
Dr. Donald Atkinson is a psychiatrist practicing in Evansville, IN. Dr. Atkinson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Atkinson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson 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 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
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Practice At 60 S Stockwell Rd
60 S Stockwell Rd -Evansville, IN 47714Get Direction
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