Dr. Richard Carter MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2271 Northeast 51st Street Seattle Washington, 98105About
Dr. Richard Carter is a psychiatrist practicing in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Carter is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Carter diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Carter 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. Carter treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Howard University
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1976
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Washington
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, Washington State Medical Association, Washington State Psychiatric Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Bicycle Riding
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