Krista Ruth Alexander M.D., Psychiatrist
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Krista Ruth Alexander M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

115 N Duke St Suite 1b Durham NC, 27701

About

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

Education and Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 2010

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Adjustment Disorder

Krista Ruth Alexander M.D.'s Practice location

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115 N Duke St Suite 1b -
Durham, NC 27701
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New patients: 919-286-3453
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CHARLOTTE, NC 28215
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DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710

Head northeast on North Duke Street 211 ft
Turn left onto West Morgan Street (US 70 Business) 1277 ft
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NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITALl

3916 BEN FRANKLIN BOULEVARD DURHAM NC 27704

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DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl

3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704

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