Dr. Elizabeth M Pekarek M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
110 W Walker Ave Asheboro NC, 27203About
Dr. Elizabeth Pekarek is a psychiatrist practicing in Asheboro, NC. Dr. Pekarek is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pekarek diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pekarek 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. Pekarek treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1986
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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