Psychiatrist
Dr. David C. Belcher is a Psychiatrist in Abilene, TX
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness.
As a Psychiatrist, David C. Belcher, DO performs
mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education, and offers referrals to other medical specialists as needed. Psychiatry is
a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Psychiatrists include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatrists
include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Psychiatrists in Abilene, TX
Forensic Psychiatrist & Neurologist
Dr. David C. Belcher is a Forensic Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Abilene, TX
with special training and skill in at least general psychiatry, certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
As a Forensic Psychiatrist & Neurologist, David C. Belcher, DO performs
evaluations on and provides specialized treatment for incarcerated and litigation bound patients. Forensic Psychiatry & Neurology is
the study and medical care at the crossroads of law (criminal, administrative, and civil) and psychiatry. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Forensic Psychiatrists & Neurologists include anxiety disorders, clinical depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Forensic Psychiatrists & Neurologists
include assessing and preventing a patient's risk of harm to themselves and others, testifying in courts, providing psychotherapy, collaborating with social and health care professionals, and helping to design treatment facilities.
Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
Forensic Psychiatrists Neurologists in Abilene, TX
Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist
Dr. David C. Belcher is a Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist in Abilene, TX
with special training and skill in understanding how the nervous system affects behavior.
As a Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist, David C. Belcher, DO performs
diagnostic tests and treatments for nervous system disorders. Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is
the treatment of behavioral disorders caused by neurological dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Behavioral Neurologists & Neuropsychiatrists include traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, and multiple sclerosis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Behavioral Neurologists & Neuropsychiatrists
include prescription medication, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and surgery.
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.
Behavioral Neurologists Neuropsychiatrists in Abilene, TX
Family Medicine Doctor
Dr. David C. Belcher is a Family Medicine Doctor in Abilene, TX
with special training and skill in family-centric healthcare.
As a Family Medicine Doctor, David C. Belcher, DO performs
medical history analysis, diagnostics, and treatments for a wide variety of dysfunctions, conditions, and injuries. Family Medicine is
a medical specialty devoted to the medical care of the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, asthma and allergies, ear and eye infections, yeast infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, nutritional imbalance, stress and depression, muscle tears and sprains, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Medicine Doctors
include annual exams, immunizations, medication refills, hormone level testing, cardiovascular testing, pap smears and genital exams, specialist referrals, and patient education.
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Family Medicine Doctors in Abilene, TX
Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in Abilene, TX
