Dr. Douglas William Byrd M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1855 Lakeland Dr Suite P-231 Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. Douglas Byrd is a psychiatrist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Byrd is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Byrd diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1997
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1998
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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