Biography

I have been in the private practice of general adult psychiatry since 1967. I enjoy helping people understand the reasons for their emotional difficulties and helping them find ways to deal with their distress in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. We cannot change the past but we can change how we understand it. We can also come to a better understanding of ourselves in the present. I use a combination of psychotherapeutic approaches and prescribe medications when appropriate. My work provides me with a great deal of satisfaction and I find I'm constantly learning.

In certain situations, initial evaluations will be done for minimal fees.

I am married and have two adult children. My hobbies are traveling, boating, fishing, camping and digital photography.

Specializing In

Education

Degrees
- B.S., University of Georgia, 1953
- M.D., Emory University School of Medicine, 1957

Medical Internship
- Veterans Administration Hospital, 1957-1958

Public Health Service
- Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with CDC and instructor of epidemiology at Tulane University Medical School, 1958-1960

Residencies
- Radiation Oncology, Emory University, 1960-1962
- Department of Psychiatry, Emory University, 1963-1966

Instructor
- Department of Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine, 1966-1967

Experience

• 39 years in private practice of general adult psychiatry in Atlanta area
• Served on psychiatric staff of DeKalb Medical Center, Peachtree Parkwood Psychiatric Hospital and Summit Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
• Served as consultant for Georgian Clinic, DeKalb Mental Health Clinic, and Henry County Mental Health Clinic
• Worked with a study of chronic public intoxication offenders in Atlanta
• Past medical director of partial hospitalization program in Cartersville
• Supervises psychotherapists of various disciplines
• Member of American Psychiatric Association and Georgia Medical Society