Dr. William F Shivers M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2927 Demere Rd Saint Simons Island GA, 31522About
Dr. William Shivers is a psychiatrist practicing in Saint Simons Island, GA. Dr. Shivers is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shivers diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shivers 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. Shivers treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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