Medical Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
A psychiatric evaluation is a broad assessment of your current mental health and mental health history, social history, medical problems and any substance abuse problems. Based on this assessment, the psychiatric prescriber is able to determine whether psychiatric medication is needed, and which medication(s) may be most effective.
Treatment specialization includes:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Autism and developmental delays
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Schizophrenia and Psychosis
- Phobias
- Academic difficulties
- Eating disorders
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Intermittent explosive disorder
- Reactive attachment disorder
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia
- Oppositional defiant disorder
Medication Management
Patients receiving medication management services are required to meet periodically with their prescribing clinician to assess treatment effectiveness, monitor for side effects, and make necessary medication adjustments. Due to the nature of some medications prescribed, these visits are required. Visit frequency is determined by clinical need, including medication changes and overall patient stability.
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Your prescribing physician will determine if this DNA test (GeneSight) would be helpful in selecting the most appropriate medication. The test does not totally predict response but does look at specific genes related to liver metabolism and brain receptors. The test may determine if a medication needs to be dosed differently based on your unique metabolism. The cheek swab is generally not covered by commercial insurance but you may qualify for patient assistance.
ADHD Testing
ADHD testing offered using computer based IVA-2 software.