Dr. Smitha Murthy M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3501 Mills Ave Amep-Seton Shoal Cre Austin TX, 78731About
Dr. Smitha Murthy is a psychiatrist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Murthy is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Murthy diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Murthy 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. Murthy treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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