Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Alma R. Barreto is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Avon, CT
with special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages.
As an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Alma R. Barreto, APRN performs
diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practice is
the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Health Nurse Practitioners
include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners in Avon, CT
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist & Neurologist
Ms. Alma R. Barreto is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Avon, CT
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating physical causes of neurological disorders that co-occur with or contribute to substance addiction.
As an Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Alma R. Barreto, APRN performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders that may lead to or worsen substance addiction. Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology is
a medical specialty that deals with mental health disorders that may play a role in or are co-occurring with substance addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists & Neurologists include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and other disorders that can cause or worsen addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists & Neurologists
include conducting patient interviews, creating treatment plans, performing MRI, x-ray, and CT scan neurological imaging, prescribing medication, creating diagnoses of mental health disorders, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists Neurologists in Avon, CT
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Alma R. Barreto is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Avon, CT
with special training and skill in family-centric general health care.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Alma R. Barreto, APRN performs
preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is
an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners
include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.
Family Nurse Practitioners in Avon, CT
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Avon, CT
