Dr. David A. Morton M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1007 Goodyear Ave Gadsden AL, 35903About
Dr. David Morton is a psychiatrist practicing in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Morton is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Morton diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Morton 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. Morton 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 1978
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
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