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Dr. Richard Akins MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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2868 Acton Road Birmingham AL, 35243
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Dr. Richard Akins is a psychiatrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Akins is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Akins diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Akins 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. Akins treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1986

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1986

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Dr. Richard Akins MD's Practice location

Practice At 2868 Acton Road

2868 Acton Road -
Birmingham, AL 35243
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New patients: 205-968-8360
Fax: 205-968-8373

3820 OLENTANGY RIVER RD -
COLUMBUS, OH 43214
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New patients: 614-566-4414
Fax: 614-566-6846

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ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAMl

810 ST VINCENT'S DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35205

Head northeast on Acton Road 1433 ft
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GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl

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BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTERl

2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35209

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RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITALl

3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD COLUMBUS OH 43214

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