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Dr. John F. Abess MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

46c State St Charleston SC, 29401
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Dr. John Abess is a psychiatrist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Abess is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Abess diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Abess 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. Abess treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1974

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Dr. John F. Abess MD's Practice location

John Abess, MD

46c State St -
Charleston, SC 29401
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http://www.abess.medem.com

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