
Dr. Christopher Lacy Jenkins M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
576 Azalea Rd Suite 105 Mobile AL, 36609About
Dr. Christopher Jenkins is a psychiatrist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Jenkins is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Jenkins diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Jenkins 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. Jenkins treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1989
Other
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Pamela Walton Barnett M.D.1729 Spring Hill Ave Mobile AL 36604
- Dr. Harshadkumar Chimanbhai Patel M.D.2451 Fillingim St Mobile AL 36617
- Dr. Marianne Saitz D.O2400 Gordon Smith Dr Mobile AL 36617
- Dr. Florin Ghelmez M.D.6701 Airport Blvd Mobile AL 36608
- Dr. John R Cranton MD273 Azalea Rd Mobile AL 36609
- Mr. Philip Tracy Massa M.D.6617 Sugar Creek Dr S Mobile AL 36695
Nearest Hospitals
SPRINGHILL MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
3719 DAUPHIN STREET MOBILE AL 36608PROVIDENCE HOSPITALl
6801 AIRPORT BOULEVARD MOBILE AL 36608UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTERl
2451 FILLINGIM STREET MOBILE AL 36617