Dr. Aileen Hood Mcalister M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
824 Greystone Highlands Dr Birmingham AL, 35242About
Dr. Aileen Mcalister is a psychiatrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Mcalister is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mcalister diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mcalister 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. Mcalister treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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