J. Cliff Green, M.D.

The following are questions most often asked by patients who are considering  psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment.

What training do Psychiatrists undergo?

Psychiatrists go to Medical School and are Medical Doctors.  After Medical School they complete a Residency in Psychiatry like Surgeons, Obstetricians, etc.  A psychiatric residency lasts four years after medical school. Psychiatrists prescribe medication and do psychotherapy.  They do not usually do psychological testing but might ask a psychologist to do testing if the diagnosis is unclear.

What types of problems do you treat?

All types; including depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, marital problems, emotional problems that cause or aggravate physical symptoms, etc. Sometimes people think their concerns are not severe enough to see a psychiatrist but I see patients with problems that range from mild to severe, including some people who simply want to understand themselves better or have noticed that they are not as happy as they should be.  I only see individuals older than age 18. Continue to Page 2 >>