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Which mental health expert do I need for bipolar disorder?

Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
Internal Medicine
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If you think you have bipolar disorder, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. No, sooner than that!!! He may refer you to a psychiatrist. Don’t be spooked. A psychiatrist is just a doctor who specializes in evaluating and treating mental health conditions, like bipolar disorder. There’s no shame in talking to a psychiatrist about your symptoms. It is just like talking about your knee or back problems with an orthopedist.

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