Dr. Gary Scott Merrill DO
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2215 Burdett Ave Behavioral Health De Troy NY, 12180About
Dr. Gary Merrill is a psychiatrist practicing in Troy, NY. Dr. Merrill is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Merrill diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Merrill 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. Merrill treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1988
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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