Dr. Melissa Ann Powell M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1301 Wilson Rd Little Rock AR, 72205About
Dr. Melissa Powell is a psychiatrist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Powell is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Powell diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Powell 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. Powell treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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