Dr. Joanne Astill-vaccaro MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
75 Beekman St Plattsburgh NY, 12901Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Joanne Astill-vaccaro is a psychiatrist practicing in Plattsburgh, NY. Dr. Astill-vaccaro is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Astill-vaccaro diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Astill-vaccaro 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. Astill-vaccaro treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Leicester School of Medical And Social Care Education 1983
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1983
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