Addiction Psychiatrist
Dr. Wayne R. Edwards is an Addiction Psychiatrist in Pikeville, KY
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating physical causes of mental health disorders that co-occur with or contribute to substance addiction.
As an Addiction Psychiatrist, Wayne R. Edwards, MD performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders that may lead to or worsen substance addiction. Addiction Psychiatry is
a medical specialty focusing on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders that may play a role in or are co-occurring with substance addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Addiction Psychiatrists include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other disorders that can cause or worsen addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Psychiatrists
include conducting patient interviews, creating treatment plans, recommending diagnostic MRI, CT, or x-ray imaging, prescribing medication, creating diagnoses of mental health disorders, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.
Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
Addiction Psychiatrists in Pikeville, KY
Family Medicine Doctor
Dr. Wayne R. Edwards is a Family Medicine Doctor in Pikeville, KY
with special training and skill in family-centric healthcare.
As a Family Medicine Doctor, Wayne R. Edwards, MD 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 Pikeville, KY
Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in Pikeville, KY
Adolescent Medicine Family Doctor
Dr. Wayne R. Edwards is an Adolescent Medicine Family Doctor in Pikeville, KY
with special training and skill in providing healthcare for adolescents.
As an Adolescent Medicine Family Doctor, Wayne R. Edwards, MD performs
services within a family context. Adolescent Family Medicine is
medical care of patients in their late teens to early twenties. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adolescent Medicine Family Doctors include injuries, physical and mental developmental delays, menstrual disorders, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Family Doctors
include annual physicals, injury treatment, medicine prescriptions, and pregnancy and STD testing.
A family medicine physician with multidisciplinary training in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents and their health care problems and needs.
Adolescent Medicine Family Doctors in Pikeville, KY
Addiction Medicine Family Doctor
Dr. Wayne R. Edwards is an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor in Pikeville, KY
with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating patients with addiction.
As an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor, Wayne R. Edwards, MD performs
substance abuse recovery for all members of the family. Addiction Family Medicine is
provided to help a patient's family manage the effects of his or her addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Addiction Medicine Family Doctors include alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Family Doctors
include patient evaluations, addiction diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to other specialists.
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Addiction Medicine Family Doctors in Pikeville, KY
Adult Medicine Family Doctor
Dr. Wayne R. Edwards is an Adult Medicine Family Doctor in Pikeville, KY
with special training and skill in wellness and disease prevention in patients of all ages, but mostly adults.
As an Adult Medicine Family Doctor, Wayne R. Edwards, MD performs
medical history analysis, screening tests, diagnostics and pharmaceutical or integrative treatment of diseases and conditions for predominantly adult patients. Adult Medicine is
a general health specialist with comprehensive knowledge of all basic biological functions, who refers patients with complex conditions to reputable medical specialists. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Medicine Family Doctors include annual checkups, ear, sinus, and throat infections, obesity, contraception, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Medicine Family Doctors
include physical examinations, medication prescriptions, STD testing, fertility testing, CT, MRI, or x-ray diagnostic imaging recommendations, adult health, safety, and nutrition education, as well as referrals to medical specialists when needed.
Adult Medicine Family Doctors in Pikeville, KY
