Dr. Tamunosaki E Lawson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2339 Mccallie Ave Suite 401 Chattanooga TN, 37404About
Dr. Tamunosaki Lawson is a psychiatrist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Lawson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lawson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lawson 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. Lawson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1983
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Psychosomatic Medicine
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