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Dr. Richard Joseph Defranco MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Richard Joseph Defranco MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(1)
12409 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH, 44111
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5/5

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Dr. Richard Defranco is a psychiatrist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Defranco is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Defranco diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Defranco 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. Defranco treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1989

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Opiate Dependence

Dr. Richard Joseph Defranco MD's Practice location

Practice At 12409 Lorain Ave

12409 Lorain Ave -
Cleveland, OH 44111
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2500 METROHEALTH DRIVE CLEVELAND OH 44109

Head northeast on Lorain Avenue (SR 10) 1657 ft
Turn left onto West 117th Street 1083 ft
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1730 WEST 25TH STREET CLEVELAND OH 44113

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