Dr. Donald Klasing, MD
Phychiatrist | Psychiatry
2555 Court Dr Suite 250 Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Donald Klasing is a psychiatrist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Klasing is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Klasing diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Klasing 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. Klasing treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Medical Degree 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Unity Psychiatric Care in Huntsville, Alabama -
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Learning Disabilities
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Borderline Personality Disorder
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Get to know Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist Dr. Donald Klasing, who serves patients in Huntsville, Alabama.
Dr. Klasing is a trusted adult and geriatric psychiatrist who has been named Medical Director of Unity Psychiatric Care in Huntsville, Alabama, one of five specialty hospitals owned by American Health Partners. He also offers outpatient psychiatric care from a separate office suite at the hospital.
In his role as Medical Director, he provides direct care for hospital patients, outpatient care, leadership for a multi-disciplinary team, and clinical oversight for the psychiatric nurse practitioners. He maintains office hours at the hospital, offers care through a telehealth service, and visits residents in nearby nursing homes and assisted-living facilities who need psychiatric care.
Prior to joining the hospital, Dr. Klasing oversaw inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for the department of psychiatry of a regional healthcare system in North Carolina. During his tenure there, he helped develop key performance metrics to measure and improve patient outcomes. He has also practiced telepsychiatry to reach patients unable to travel to him for care.
With a broad educational background, he earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He then went on to serve his residency in psychiatry at the University of Alabama Medical Center.
In addition to his extensive clinical experience in behavioral healthcare, Dr. Klasing has a degree in engineering from Vanderbilt University and served in the U.S. Navy.
With over 25 years’ experience diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions, he is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
On a more personal note, Dr. Klasing and his wife, Paula, who holds a master’s degree in public health, have three sons. In his spare time, he enjoys scuba diving and volunteers with the Boy Scouts.
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