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Walter J. Meyer, III, MD

Psychiatrist

Gender: Male
Experience: 20+ years

About Walter J. Meyer, III, MD

Walter J. Meyer, III, MD is a psychiatrist, developmental - behavioral pediatrician, and child & adolescent psychiatrist. Dr. Walter J. Meyer, III has 20+ years of experience in psychiatry.

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Education

Walter J. Meyer, III, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Walter J. Meyer, III, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since August 28, 2006, and his NPI number is 1942318050.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Walter J. Meyer, III, please call (409) 770-6718.

Psychiatrist

Dr. Walter J. Meyer, III is a Psychiatrist in Galveston, TX with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. As a Psychiatrist, Walter J. Meyer, III, MD 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 Galveston, TX

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrician

Dr. Walter J. Meyer, III is a Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrician in Galveston, TX with special training and skill in treatment of developmental, learning and behavioral problems in children. As a Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrician, Walter J. Meyer, III, MD performs assessments, evaluations, counseling and treatments for children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral difficulties. Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics is a medical specialty concerned with emotional, developmental and behavioral needs of children and their families. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Developmental - Behavioral Pediatricians include speech delays, sensory issues, dyslexia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, Tourette syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Developmental - Behavioral Pediatricians include performing behavioral evaluations and assessments, prescribing and monitoring of medications, and recommending school accomodations.

A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care and advocacy efforts. This physician assists in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of developmental difficulties and problematic behaviors in children and in the family dysfunctions that compromise children's development.

Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians in Galveston, TX

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Walter J. Meyer, III is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Galveston, TX with special training and skill in identifying and treating emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders that affect the health and well-being of patients under 21 years of age. As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Walter J. Meyer, III, MD performs mental health diagnosis, medication treatment, and psychotherapy for children. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists include performing diagnostic evaluations on patients, providing individual, group, and family counseling, prescribing medication, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Child Adolescent Psychiatrists in Galveston, TX

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