Dr. James Scott Williford MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1200 N Elm St Greensboro NC, 27401About
Dr. James Williford is a psychiatrist practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Williford is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Williford diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Williford 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. Williford treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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