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Dr. Scott Burgess Richards MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(8)
4500 W Midway Rd Fort Pierce FL, 34981
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3/5

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Dr. Scott Richards is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Pierce, FL. Dr. Richards is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Richards diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Richards 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. Richards treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1986

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Dr. Scott Burgess Richards MD's Practice location

Practice At 4500 W Midway Rd

4500 W Midway Rd -
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
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Dr. Scott Burgess Richards MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 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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