Dr. Gretchen Marie Garcia MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1100 Powell St Norristown PA, 19401About
Dr. Gretchen Garcia is a psychiatrist practicing in Norristown, PA. Dr. Garcia is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Garcia diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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