The Breakdown
It's important to know the individuals that can prescribe medication. Below is each that can, and a description.
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) are specialists who can diagnose, treat and prescribe drugs.
Primary Care Provider: Medical Doctor (MD) are non-specialists who can prescribe medication.
APRN Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses that are master's degree trained can prescribe medication
Psychologist (PhD) with Rx privileges is the subset of psychologists who can prescribe medication.
Specifics and Breakdown for Salt Lake City Providers
Medication for psychiatric disorders is frequently prescribed through a primary care provider (non-specialist MD).
Primary care providers are accessible, but do not have specialty skills for selecting and monitoring psychiatric medications.
Psychiatrists are front-line experts for mental health medicines.
APRN Nurses can prescribe medication, but finding them is hit and miss.
Currently there are no PhD psychologists who prescribe mental health medication in Utah.
Below are several psychiatrists in the community whom I have found through referral agencies, consulting the internet, and by informal word-of-mouth. This list includes psychiatrists who are actively accepting patients. Below are factors to consider in accessing them. If you have a treating counselor or a psychologist, this person may have additional resources.
Salt Lake City Adult Psychiatrists
Additional Services & Providers
The Evaluation Process
Before prescribing medication, a psychiatrist goes though several considerations to gather information which include:
Your previous experience with medication. Have you used medication before? If yes, what were the results; if it was discontinued, why? If it worked, try it again, unless the condition has changed.
Your family history. Do you have a family member who was prescribed a medication for a similar syndrome and responded to it favorably?
Your initial response to the drug. For at least a few days, there will always be side effects. Some side effects are therapeutic, some are problematic. The critical phase of medication management is the first 7-10 days. This is where the psychiatrist may encourage you to tolerate side effects for the first week or so after starting a new medication.
Drug characteristics. Matching medication to your symptom presentation is a consideration. For example, because Prozac and Wellbutrin have activating properties, for a lethargic, melancholic depressed person, these might be prioritized over anti-depressants that are sedating.
*Fill out the form below if you would like a provider added to the list. Please include the name and address of the individual.
It's important to know the individuals that can prescribe medication. Below is each that can, and a description.
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) are specialists who can diagnose, treat and prescribe drugs.
Primary Care Provider: Medical Doctor (MD) are non-specialists who can prescribe medication.
APRN Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses that are master's degree trained can prescribe medication
Psychologist (PhD) with Rx privileges is the subset of psychologists who can prescribe medication.
Specifics and Breakdown for Salt Lake City Providers
Medication for psychiatric disorders is frequently prescribed through a primary care provider (non-specialist MD).
Primary care providers are accessible, but do not have specialty skills for selecting and monitoring psychiatric medications.
Psychiatrists are front-line experts for mental health medicines.
APRN Nurses can prescribe medication, but finding them is hit and miss.
Currently there are no PhD psychologists who prescribe mental health medication in Utah.
Below are several psychiatrists in the community whom I have found through referral agencies, consulting the internet, and by informal word-of-mouth. This list includes psychiatrists who are actively accepting patients. Below are factors to consider in accessing them. If you have a treating counselor or a psychologist, this person may have additional resources.
Salt Lake City Adult Psychiatrists
- Frederick Reimherr (MD) - 1522 S. 1100 E. Phone # 801-467-1200; Receptionist, 2 months, $200
- Richard Arbogast (MD) - 409 W. 400 S. Phone # 801-428-3500; Phone tree, 2 weeks out, $70 initial visit
- Jessica Jones (MD) - 164 S. 900 E. Phone # 801-419-1039; Phone tree, unknown, sliding fees
- Marge McCoy (APRN) - 845 E. 4800 S. Phone # 801-264-9522; Receptionist, 4 months, $450
- Gregory Ellis (MD) - 501 Chipeta Way. 801-878-4081; Receptionist, 2 months, varies
- Mark Neuman (MD) - 1208 E. 3300 S. 801-483-1608; Receptionist, 2 weeks, sliding fees
- Eric Caten (MD) - 1225 Ft. Union. 801-233-4200; Service, 2 weeks, $220 co-pay
Additional Services & Providers
- Union Park Psychiatry and Counseling Services
- Dr. Marc Davis, 801-534-1360
- Maria Reyes (Adult Behavior Clinic), 801-585-1212
- Deborah L. Bentley (Union Park Psychiatry & Counseling), 801-233-4200
- Mental Health Integration
The Evaluation Process
Before prescribing medication, a psychiatrist goes though several considerations to gather information which include:
Your previous experience with medication. Have you used medication before? If yes, what were the results; if it was discontinued, why? If it worked, try it again, unless the condition has changed.
Your family history. Do you have a family member who was prescribed a medication for a similar syndrome and responded to it favorably?
Your initial response to the drug. For at least a few days, there will always be side effects. Some side effects are therapeutic, some are problematic. The critical phase of medication management is the first 7-10 days. This is where the psychiatrist may encourage you to tolerate side effects for the first week or so after starting a new medication.
Drug characteristics. Matching medication to your symptom presentation is a consideration. For example, because Prozac and Wellbutrin have activating properties, for a lethargic, melancholic depressed person, these might be prioritized over anti-depressants that are sedating.
*Fill out the form below if you would like a provider added to the list. Please include the name and address of the individual.
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Fax: 385-528-3105
Address: 1817 South Main St., Suite 16. Salt Lake City, UT 84115