Dr. Joel Haffner M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1100 Walnut St Owensboro KY, 42301About
Dr. Joel Haffner is a psychiatrist practicing in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Haffner is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Haffner diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Haffner 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. Haffner treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1962
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1962
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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