Dr. Vernon P. Varner M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2101 Act Cir Suite 202 Iowa City IA, 52245About
Dr. Vernon Varner is a psychiatrist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Varner is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Varner diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Varner 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. Varner treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1970
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1970
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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