
Dr. Donald R Atkinson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
60 S Stockwell Rd Evansville IN, 47714About
Dr. Donald Atkinson is a psychiatrist practicing in Evansville, IN. Dr. Atkinson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Atkinson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Dr. John Robert Lorenz M.D.1101 PROFESSIONAL BLVD STE 100 EVANSVILLE IN 47714
- Dr. Boris Vatel M.D.2015 Maxwell Ave Evansville IN 47711
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- Mr. David Michael Holajter MD415 MULBERRY ST EVANSVILLE IN 47713
- Dr. Maria A. Peduk M.D.1 N BARKER AVE EVANSVILLE IN 47712
- Patricia L Harralson Other3300 E Morgan Ave Evansville IN 47715
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