Dr. William Robert Vanscoy MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1217 Stone St Jonesboro AR, 72401About
Dr. William Vanscoy is a psychiatrist practicing in Jonesboro, AR. Dr. Vanscoy is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Vanscoy diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Vanscoy 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. Vanscoy treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1991
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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