
Ronald Mcgavic M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3430 NEWBURG RD STE 210 LOUISVILLE KY, 40218About
Dr. Ronald Mcgavic is a psychiatrist practicing in LOUISVILLE, KY. Dr. Mcgavic is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mcgavic diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mcgavic 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. Mcgavic treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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- Dr. Stephanie Zoeller Hall MD4710 CHAMPIONS TRACE LN LOUISVILLE KY 40218
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Nearest Hospitals
NORTON HOSPITAL/NORTON MEDICAL PAVILIONS/KOSAIR CHl
200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET LOUISVILLE KY 40202BAPTIST HEALTH LOUISVILLEl
4000 KRESGE WAY LOUISVILLE KY 40207