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  • Gerald Fink, MD
    510 Points

    Gerald Fink, MD

    GERALD H FINK MD PA
    11200 DEBORAH DRIVE
    Potomac, MD 20854
  • GERALD FINK, MD
    410 Points

    GERALD FINK, MD

    GERALD H FINK MD PA
    11200 DEBORAH DRIVE
    Potomac, MD 20854
  • David George, MD 120 Points

    David George, MD

    10400 Joiners Ln
    Potomac, MD 20854
  • Kenneth Robbins, MD 110 Points

    Kenneth Robbins, MD

    Kenneth X Robbins Ltd
    11305 Rouen Dr
    Potomac, MD 20854
  • Bruce Pfeffer, MD 110 Points

    Bruce Pfeffer, MD

    Pfeffer Psychiatric Associates
    10000 Falls Rd Ste 208
    Potomac, MD 20854

Nearby Cities

Cabin John (4.01 mi)
Great Falls (4.5 mi)
Rockville (5.45 mi)
McLean (6.03 mi)
Bethesda (6.37 mi)
Mc Lean (6.85 mi)
Kensington (7.12 mi)
Chevy Chase (7.81 mi)
Reston (7.89 mi)
Vienna (8.64 mi)
Gaithersburg (8.67 mi)
Falls Church (9.6 mi)
Silver Spring (9.98 mi)
Herndon (10.11 mi)
Arlington (11.08 mi)

Psychiatrist Info

Psychiatrist Summary: Psychiatry involves the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of mental illness. A psychiatrist diagnoses mental and emotional disorders using assessments and may order further psychiatric diagnostic laboratory tests if necessary. Mental and emotional disorders including difficulty coping, stress, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, substance-abuse disorders, sexual issues, schizophrenia, and addictions may be helped by different forms of psychiatry.

Common Treatments: Psychiatrists commonly treat children and adults suffering from attention deficit disorder (ADD), clinical depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, paranoia, psychosis, OCD, and panic attacks. Additional disorders treated by psychiatrists are: mania, schizophrenia, claustrophobia, paranoia, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, hallucinations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.


Psychiatrist FAQs:
What is a

Psychiatrist

?
A Psychiatrist is a licensed physician who specializes in the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

What is the Difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?


Psychologists are concerned with the different aspects of behavior and mental processes and cannot prescribe medications. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health. A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who performs psychotherapy but can also prescribe medicine.

Why might I see a Psychiatrist?


You could see a Psychiatrist for abuse, addictions, anxiety, coping mechanism issues, depression, an eating disorder, emotional distress, personal growth, phobias, relationship issues, sexual problems, and trauma.

What are the requirements for becoming a licensed Psychiatrist?


A Psychiatrist must have a Masters or a Doctoral Degree from an accredited school. Other requirements toward becoming a Psychiatrist include residency training and board certifications that vary from state to state.


Psychiatrist Related Terms: anxiety, behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicide, relationship difficulties, chronic mental illness, parenting issues, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, lobotomy, antidepressants