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Dr. Erwin M Jacobs MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

2/5(2)
8119 Holland Rd Alexandria VA, 22306
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2/5

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Dr. Erwin Jacobs is a psychiatrist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Jacobs is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Jacobs diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Jacobs 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. Jacobs treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1948

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Erwin M Jacobs MD's Practice location

Practice At 8119 Holland Rd

8119 Holland Rd -
Alexandria, VA 22306
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New patients: 703-360-6910, 703-253-7697

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