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Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD

Psychiatry* Age 71
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Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Charlottesville, VA.
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Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD

Psychiatry* Age 71
Charlottesville, VA
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45 years of experience
Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Charlottesville, VA.

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Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Charlottesville, VA and has 45 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UVA Health University Hospital. Dr. Merkel Jr has experience treating conditions like ADHD and-or ADD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Merkel Jr is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
Anxiety
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
ADHD and-or ADD
Anxiety
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
ADHD and-or ADD
Anxiety
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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Autism
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Conversion Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Eating Disorders
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Tobacco Use Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Group Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome
Binge Eating Disorder
Bulimia
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Cocaine Addiction
Combination Drug Dependence
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Confusion
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Delusional Disorder
Dementia
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Dependent Personality Disorder
Dissociative Disorder
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Hypochondriasis
Impulse Control Disorders
Manic Disorder
Munchausen Syndrome
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Opioid Dependence
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Phobia
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Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Puerperal Psychosis
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Desire Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Family Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Uva Health Psychiatric Medicine Northridge
    2955 Ivy Rd Ste 210, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 243-4646
  2. 2 Uva Health General Neurosurgery Clinic
    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 924-2241

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Specialties*
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkel Jr's profile.

Dr. Merkel Jr frequently treats the following conditions: ADHD and-or ADD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD is affiliated with UVA Health University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health University Hospital

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA