Dr. Julie Elizabeth Atkinson M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
3470 Blazer Pkwy Lexington KY, 40509About
Dr. Julie Atkinson practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Lexington, KY. Dr. Atkinson evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Atkinson seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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