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You are individual.
Because every patient is unique, Dr. Julia DiPierdomenico will take the necessary time to fully understand you when considering treatment options. As an experienced Tucson psychiatrist, Dr. Julia DiPierdomenico sincerely cares for her patients and takes the required time to develop a comprehensive treatment plan with you. With this in mind, Dr. DiPierdomenico will spend 60 minutes with new patients, and 30 to 60 minutes with established patients. Consequently, Dr. DiPierdomenico has decided to practice without the confinement from medical insurance companies as an out of network provider.
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Psychiatry Consultation Service
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Weight Loss Clinic For Psychiatric Patients
Many psychiatric illnesses can lead to unwanted weight gain. Some of these disorders include Binge Eating Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. Dr. DiPierdomenico now introduces a weight loss clinic that utilizes prescribed medications tailored specifically for you, to optimize weight loss to improve overall health.
Why See a Psychiatrist?
There are several different types of mental health professionals out there. Therefore, you may be unsure where to turn when you need help addressing behavioral and mood-based symptoms. Psychiatrists are MDs who specialize in mental healthcare. You may also see a psychiatrist for therapy. Alternatively, you might visit a licensed counselor or therapist for talk therapy. These professionals typically have a Master’s level education or higher, and they may specialize in a wide range of different mental health niches, such as adolescent therapy or addiction recovery.
Psychiatrists like Dr. Julia DiPierdomenico are mental health professionals who can both prescribe medication and provide therapy. Additionally, psychiatrists can order blood tests to rule out physical causes for behavioral symptoms and changes in mood. However, there are not blood tests that can diagnose mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia or depression. Therefore, it can take time to accurately formulate a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
In Dr. DiPierdomenico’s Tucson psychiatry practice, patients will play an active role in their care. Dr. DiPierdomenico works closely with each patient to determine the environmental and personal factors that contribute to their mental health. By taking a full scope of her patients’ personal, family, and health histories, she is able to better connect with patients and develop a successful treatment plan.
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