Dr. Jonathan C. Pfeifer MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
408 Healthwest Drive Dothan Alabama, 36303About
Dr. Jonathan Pfeifer is a psychiatrist practicing in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Pfeifer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pfeifer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pfeifer 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. Pfeifer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 2004
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2004
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Part of Faculty at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine -
Awards
- Weinshilboum Prize in Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics, Mayo Clinic
- Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Sleep Disorders
- Psychosis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Fellowships
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Articles and Publications
- Several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals regarding the pharmacology and neuroimaging of pediatric mood disorders, including Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Good Education, Passion for Helping Others, Strives to Make a Difference Each and Every Day
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time, Sports, Biking, Hiking
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Child and Adolescents Journal
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