Dr. Roderick Shields O'brien M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
8931 Huron St Denver CO, 80260Practice Philosophy
Integrative Medicine
About
Dr. Roderick O'brien is a psychiatrist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. O'brien is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. O'brien diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Notre Biology 1995
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