Dr. Fred Wayne Gaskin MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
309 Garrett St Fredericktown MO, 63645About
Dr. Fred Gaskin is a psychiatrist practicing in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Gaskin is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gaskin diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gaskin 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. Gaskin treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1968
University of Mn Med Sch 1968
University of Minnesota Medical School 1968
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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