William F. Thorneloe, MD is a psychiatrist practicing in Atlanta since 1981, and in Smyrna since 1997. I began the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Program at Crawford Long Hospital (Emory Midtown Hospital). I enjoy working with a variety of patients with medical problems as well as psychiatric conditions.
My approach is to get to know a patient as well as possible, including family for history and counseling. I rarely treat a patient with only medications, but prefer to enhance benefits of medication with psychotherapy. I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapies, but also work in supportive and motivational interviewing.
My approach is to get to know a patient as well as possible, including family for history and counseling. I rarely treat a patient with only medications, but prefer to enhance benefits of medication with psychotherapy. I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapies, but also work in supportive and motivational interviewing.
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Depression is a group of several illnesses including Major Depression, Dysthymia (persistent depression), PreMenopausal Depression, Post Partum Depression, Depression from substance abuse, depression from medical illnesses and others. The core symptoms are either mood disorder often described as sad, empty or irritable, or loss of ability to find pleasure or maintain interests in usual activities.
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective and similar disorders are challenging for patients and their families. I provide careful initial evaluation, review of treatment options and continuing education for my patients and their families. My goal with to avoid hospitalizations and to maximize quality of life.
Forensic psychiatry is a specialty involving the intersections of psychiatry and the law. I have subspecialty certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Forensic Psychiatry. I am a member of the American Association for Psychiatry and the Law. I also consult with patients and families concern with capacity to make judgements such as wills, medical or financial decisions.
Every patient gives me permission to review the Georgia PMP. This is a database of Physicians, Patients and Pharmacies regarding use of Controlled Substances. By Georgia State Law, I must review this database before prescribing any controlled substances. If there are problems (additional doctors with similar prescriptions, multiple pharmacies, multiple drugs) we will discuss and determine how the treatment plan should be adjusted.
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Esther Patterson
Aug 15, 2019
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