Dr. John Deverter M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2215 Langhorne Rd Suite 104 Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. John Deverter is a psychiatrist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Deverter is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Deverter diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Deverter 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. Deverter treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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