Dr. Kenneth Thompson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
200 Jhf Dr Pittsburgh PA, 15217About
Dr. Kenneth Thompson is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Thompson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Thompson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1982
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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