Dr. Lawrence H Sutker M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1301 Richmond Road Western State Hospit Staunton VA, 24402About
Dr. Lawrence Sutker is a psychiatrist practicing in Staunton, VA. Dr. Sutker is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sutker diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sutker 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. Sutker treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1975
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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