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Psychiatrists in Nevada (NV)

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Karen L Cruey, Psychiatrist in Las Vegas
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"Psychiatric Services in Las Vegas, NV, This medical practice has a goal of helping patients of all ages to achieve optimum mental health through the comprehensive psychiatric services of Karen L. Cruey, M.D. in Las Vegas, NV "
Las Vegas,  Nevada 89102
(702) 247-1703
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Comprehensive Psychiatry of Southern Nevada, Psychiatrist in Las Vegas
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"Hi, I am Dr. Martin Fakiel. I am Board Certified in General and Forensic Psychiatry and have been practicing for more than 25 years. During this time, I have had the opportunity to help patients from all walks of life, ..."
Las Vegas,  Nevada 89118
(702) 326-1116
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Summerlin Health and Wellness, Psychiatrist in Las Vegas
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"I trained locally in Las Vegas with the University of Nevada School of Medicine. I have trained in a variety of settings in Las Vegas during my residency. These populations and settings include adult, geriatric, adolescent, addictions, forensics, consult-liaison, and ..."
Las Vegas,  Nevada 89117
(702) 360-4836
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Claire Frederick, Psychiatrist in Reno
Verified MD, ABPN
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"More: www.clairefrederick.com Some of my patients have straightforward problems that resolve easily. Yet, many who seek my help are dealing with trauma, dissociation and many other serious conditions. I am an award winning (including America's Top Psychiatrists 2007-11) "therapist of ..."
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Reno,  Nevada 89501
(530) 730-5181
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Las Vegas,  Nevada 89107
(702) 487-8268
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Psychiatrists Nevada (NV): Quick tips
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.

A Psychiatrist in Nevada (NV) is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.

What distinguishes Nevada (NV) 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 Nevada (NV) specialize in age groups (so check for Nevada (NV) child psychiatrists or Nevada (NV) 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 Nevada (NV), or mental health nurses, specialize in nursing care for people with mental illness or mental distress. Nevada (NV) 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 Nevada (NV), 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.

Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.

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

If you're looking for a specialist Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse in Nevada (NV), such as a child psychiatrist or adolescent psychiatrist, expand your search to generate a large pool of professionals and then select a specialty from the left nav bar.