Dr. William R. Geckeler MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3733 San Dimas St Bakersfield CA, 93301About
Dr. William Geckeler is a psychiatrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Geckeler is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Geckeler diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Geckeler 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. Geckeler treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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