Dr. John Lauer MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1005 Health Center Drive Suite 102 Mattoon IL, 61938About
Dr. John Lauer is a psychiatrist practicing in Mattoon, IL. Dr. Lauer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lauer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lauer 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. Lauer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1988
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
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