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Dr. Richard Preston Leggett MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

2/5(30)
1914 Braeburn Dr Salem VA, 24153
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2/5

About

Dr. Richard Leggett is a psychiatrist practicing in Salem, VA. Dr. Leggett is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Leggett diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Leggett 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. Leggett treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1986

University of Virginia School of Medicine 1986

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Richard Preston Leggett MD's Practice location

Dr. Richard Leggett, MD

1914 Braeburn Dr -
Salem, VA 24153
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1906 BRAEBURN DR -
SALEM, VA 24153
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Head east on Braeburn Drive 712 ft
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Continue right onto Keagy Road 730 ft
Make a slight right onto Apperson Drive (US 11) 376 ft
Continue straight onto Brandon Avenue Southwest (US 11) 3.2 mi
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