Dr. Christopher K Healey M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5278 Golden Gate Pkwy Naples FL, 34116About
Dr. Christopher Healey is a psychiatrist practicing in Naples, FL. Dr. Healey is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Healey diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Healey 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. Healey treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1976
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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