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Dr. John Thomas Vernon MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1200 E Broad St Eighth Floor, East W Richmond VA, 23298About
Dr. John Vernon is a psychiatrist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Vernon is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Vernon diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Vernon 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. Vernon treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2005
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