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Dr. Douglas A. Chavis M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(5)
5480 Wisconsin Ave Suite 201 Chevy Chase MD, 20815
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Dr. Douglas Chavis is a psychiatrist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Chavis is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Chavis diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Chavis 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. Chavis treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1976

Tufts University School of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Expert Publications

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Dr. Douglas A. Chavis M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5480 Wisconsin Ave Suite 201

5480 Wisconsin Ave Suite 201 -
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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New patients: 301-654-4204, 301-770-1515
Fax: 301-493-9235

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Patient Experience with Dr. Chavis


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Dr. Douglas A. Chavis M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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