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James Rapley, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1219 W Princess Anne Rd Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. James Rapley is a psychiatrist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Rapley is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rapley diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rapley 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. Rapley treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Norwich University BS Business Administration 1994
Harvard Medical School MD 2008
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor Eastern Virginia Medical School 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
James Rapley, MD's Practice location
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
1219 W Princess Anne Rd -Norfolk, VA 23507Get Direction
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
600 Gresham Dr. 6N -Norfolk, VA 23507Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITALl
600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK VA 23507BON SECOURS DEPAUL MEDICAL CENTERl
150 KINGSLEY LANE NORFOLK VA 23505SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITALl
600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK VA 23507BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl
3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707