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Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD

Psychiatry* Age 72
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Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD

Psychiatry* Age 72
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD is a Psychiatrist in Charlottesville, VA.

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Dr. Merkel Jr graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS. Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD is a Psychiatrist in Charlottesville, VA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Merkel Jr currently practices at UVA Health Emergency Department and are affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. Dr. Merkel Jr has experience treating conditions like Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia), ADHD and-or ADD and Chronic Depression (Dysthymia) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Merkel Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Merkel Jr is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
ADHD and-or ADD
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
ADHD and-or ADD
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
ADHD and-or ADD
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Anxiety
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Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Autism
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Binge Eating Disorder
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
Somatoform Disorders
Tobacco Use Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Group Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Cocaine Addiction
Combination Drug Dependence
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Delusional Disorder
Dementia
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Dependent Personality Disorder
Dissociative Disorder
Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Dystonia
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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
Schizophreniform Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Desire Disorders
Sexual Orgasm 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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Specialties*
Psychiatry
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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: Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia), ADHD and-or ADD and Chronic Depression (Dysthymia). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Merkel Jr, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA