Dr. Lawrence Moorer Martin M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
9660 Veterans Dr 116-M Tacoma WA, 98493About
Dr. Lawrence Martin is a psychiatrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Martin is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Martin diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Martin 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. Martin treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1969
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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