Alma Barreto Aprn, LLC

Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology

Alma Barreto Aprn, LLC is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology practice in Norwich, CT with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating physical causes of neurological disorders that co-occur with or contribute to substance addiction. Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists & Neurologists at Alma Barreto Aprn, LLC perform 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 at Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology practices 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 Psychiatry & Neurology practices 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

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Alma Barreto Aprn, LLC is an Adult Nurse Practitioner practice in Norwich, CT with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages. Adult Health Nurse Practitioners at Alma Barreto Aprn, LLC perform diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practitioner is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adult Nurse Practitioner practices include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Nurse Practitioner practices include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.