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Psychiatrists in Tucson

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Irene Kitzman, Psychiatrist in Tucson
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"I am Board Certified in Psychiatry, and have been practicing psychiatry with adults (individuals, couples and families) for more than 30 years. I specialize in treating patients with Depression and Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I was named "One of ..."
Tucson, Arizona 85719
(520) 441-3978
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Sharon Meglathery, Psychiatrist in Tucson
Verified MD
Psychiatrist
"A 2 hour comprehensive assessment allows me to really get to know you in a very relaxed setting, to examine and address your concerns from multiple perspectives due to my broad training (psychiatric, psychological and medical) and to work with ..."
Tucson, Arizona 85750
(520) 413-1862
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Verified MD
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"I am a relational psychiatrist with 15 years' experience in the integration of insight-oriented psychotherapy with prudent medication use (when necessary). I work from a empowerment approach, providing psychoeducation and spending the time with clients that is rarely provided in ..."
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Tucson, Arizona 85742
(520) 425-2361
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (AZ) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

What distinguishes Tucson Psychiatrists from other mental health professionals is that they may prescribe medication or psychotropics. Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans and MRIs.

Some psychiatric practitioners in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (AZ) specialize in age groups (so check for Tucson child psychiatrists or Tucson adolescent psychiatrists). Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists or geropsychiatrists.

Other related specialties include psychopharmacology (certain states license Psychopharmacologists), psychiatric genetics and neuroimaging.

Psychiatric nurses in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (AZ), or mental health nurses, specialize in nursing care for people with mental illness or mental distress. Tucson Psychiatric nurses receive training in psychological therapies (such as CBT), building therapeutic alliance with clients and dealing with challenging behavior. Importantly, they are trained to administer psychiatric medication (or 'psychiatric meds') and, in very limited ways, to prescribe meds.

Nurses monitor for side effects and responses to medical treatments and offer information on meds so that clients can make informed choices about their use.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?

If you're finding it difficult the find the right psychiatrist in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (AZ), don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.

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If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (AZ), call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (AZ) as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Tucson). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.

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