
Dr. Philip Christian Russell M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
16 Brewster St #2 Providence RI, 02906About
Dr. Philip Russell is a psychiatrist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Russell is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Russell diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Russell 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. Russell treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Dr. Tahir Tellioglu M.D.593 Eddy St Providence RI 02903
- Dr. Tilottoma Mukherjee MD345 Blackstone Blvd Providence RI 02906
- Dr. Elie Aoun M.D.345 Blackstone Blvd Providence RI 02906
- Mr. Nathan Linder CNPHartford Ave Providence RI 02909
- Dr. Danuta Fichna MD363 HIGHLAND AVE FALL RIVER MA 02720
Nearest Hospitals
MIRIAM HOSPITALl
164 SUMMIT AVENUE PROVIDENCE RI 2906