Dr. Dr. James C. Ballenger, MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Dr. James C. Ballenger, MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(6)
192 E Bay St Suite 204 Charleston SC, 29401
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5/5

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

Education and Training

Duke University School of Medicine 1970

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry

Provider Details

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Dr. Dr. James C. Ballenger, MD
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Dr. Dr. James C. Ballenger, MD's Practice location

192 E Bay St Suite 204 -
Charleston, SC 29401
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New patients: 843-937-5950
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Dr. Dr. James C. Ballenger, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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