
Dr. Kristen Underhill Welch MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
70 E Lake St Suite 1018 Chicago IL, 60625About
Dr. Kristen Welch is a psychiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Welch is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Welch diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Welch 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. Welch treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1990
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Dr. Leda Sanchez MD5140 N California Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Dr. Jack N Powitz MD4700 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Mr. Hazim Zakko MD5145 N California Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Dr. Natalia Galkine M.D.5145 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE M276 CHICAGO IL 60625
Nearest Hospitals
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
251 E HURON ST CHICAGO IL 60611ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
225 E CHICAGO, BOX 57 CHICAGO IL 60611