Dr. David Dirk Vander velde DO
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1179 E Paris Ave Se Suite220 Grand Rapids MI, 49546About
Dr. David Vander velde is a psychiatrist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Vander velde is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Vander velde diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Vander velde 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. Vander velde treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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