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Dr. Patrick Bruce Atkins M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(66)
1649 Mcfarland Boulevard North Suite 201 Tuscaloosa AL, 35406
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4/5

About

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

Education and Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine 1985

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Adjustment Disorder

Dr. Patrick Bruce Atkins M.D.'s Practice location

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1649 Mcfarland Boulevard North Suite 201 -
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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New patients: 205-345-3435
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Patient Experience with Dr. Atkins


4.0

Based on 66 reviews

Dr. Patrick Bruce Atkins M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 66 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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