Dr. Miriam Ajo MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2789 Ortiz Ave Fort Myers FL, 33905About
Dr. Miriam Ajo is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Ajo is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ajo diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ajo 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. Ajo treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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