Dr. Mercedes Elvira Menendez M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
55 Lake Avenue North Umass Memorial Medic Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Mercedes Menendez is a psychiatrist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Menendez is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Menendez diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Menendez 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. Menendez treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Awards
- 2011 Psychiatry Resident's Teaching Award
- 2012 Medical Student Teaching Award
Professional Memberships
- Member UMass Memorial Medical Group
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