Dr. Leslie Potter D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2441 S Highway 27 Somerset KY, 42501About
Dr. Leslie Potter is a psychiatrist practicing in Somerset, KY. Dr. Potter is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Potter diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Potter 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. Potter treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine 2008
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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