Dr. J. richard Gallagher M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2114 Deerpath Rd Suite 2 Aurora IL, 60506About
Dr. J. richard Gallagher is a psychiatrist practicing in Aurora, IL. Dr. Gallagher is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gallagher diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gallagher 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. Gallagher treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
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