Krista Ruth Alexander M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
115 N Duke St Suite 1b Durham NC, 27701About
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
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
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