Dr. Barbara Anne Smucker D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
100 New Salem Rd Suite 116 Uniontown PA, 15401About
Dr. Barbara Smucker is a psychiatrist practicing in Uniontown, PA. Dr. Smucker is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Smucker diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Smucker 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. Smucker treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Schizophrenia
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