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Dr. Samuel Gary Lusk MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(35)
1001 South Capital of Texas Hwy., austin, Texas Building L-100 Austin TX, 78746
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Practice Philosophy

Integrative Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

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

Education and Training

U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1986

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Awards

  • Roger McCary Physician Excellence Award 1998 1998 Seton Hospital System 
  • Master Psychopharmacology Designation 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016 Neuroscience Education Institute, Univ of California San Diego 
  • Chief of Psychiatry Seton Hospital, Austin Texas 1999,2000 Seton Hospital System 

Dr. Samuel Gary Lusk MD's Practice location

Austin Neurobehavioral Medicine

1001 South Capital of Texas Hwy., austin, Texas Building L-100 -
Austin, TX 78746
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New patients: 512-306-0002
Fax: 512-306-0372

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lusk


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THE HOSPITAL AT WESTLAKE MEDICAL CENTERl

5656 BEE CAVES ROAD, SUITE M-302 AUSTIN TX 78746

Head northwest on Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) 2246 ft
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ARISE AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTERl

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SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTINl

1201 W 38TH ST AUSTIN TX 78705

Head northwest on Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) 1479 ft
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