Blog Archives

• What is a psychiatrist?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. A psychiatrist must complete all four years of medical school, a general medical internship and a three to four year psychiatric residency. He or she may also have additional training in a psychiatric specialty, such as child and […]

  Comments Off on What is a psychiatrist? Continue Reading...

• What does it mean to be Board Certified?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  To practice medicine in the United States, doctors must be licensed by the states in which they work. However, licensure does not indicate whether a doctor is qualified to practice in a specific medical specialty.  Board certification is the process by which a physician (MD) in the United States demonstrates a mastery of the basic […]

  Comments Off on What does it mean to be Board Certified? Continue Reading...

• What is child and adolescent psychiatry?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  This is a subspecialty of psychiatry that involves having additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence. Psychiatrists must complete an additional two year fellowship in the subspecialty of child and adolescent psychiatry after completion of a three to four year residency in […]

  Comments Off on What is child and adolescent psychiatry? Continue Reading...

• What are some common myths about psychiatry?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  There are many misconceptions about what it means to see a psychiatrist. Some people fear that going to a psychiatrist will somehow make them appear “weak” or “crazy”. To the contrary, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are exceedingly common and prevalent across all populations throughout the world and have profound effects on physical […]

  Comments Off on What are some common myths about psychiatry? Continue Reading...

• What are normal offices hours?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  North Alabama Family Psychiatry’s normal office hours are: Monday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. for lunch

  Comments Off on What are normal offices hours? Continue Reading...

• What about rates, payment and insurance?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  North Alabama Family Psychiatry is currently a provider on many leading insurance plans.

  Comments Off on What about rates, payment and insurance? Continue Reading...

• Why is there a cancellation fee?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  North Alabama Family Psychiatry maintains a unique and patient oriented practice. We value every appointment and reserve that day and time for you in order to provide the most ethical and effective treatment possible. Because of this, a late cancellation or no show fee will be applied for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior […]

  Comments Off on Why is there a cancellation fee? Continue Reading...

• Where is the office and what is it like?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  The office is located at: 9238 Madison Blvd. Suite 750 Madison, AL 35758 Map & driving directions We are integrated into a multi-physician, multi-therapist group of independently practicing clinicians. Because of our close proximity to other providers, we can easily refer you for counseling services, all under the same roof. This model enables easy communication […]

  Comments Off on Where is the office and what is it like? Continue Reading...

• How do I schedule an appointment?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  You can schedule an appointment by: Calling our office directly at 256-724-8880 Have your physician or therapist fax a Clinician Referral Form to our secure office fax at 888-951-7515 Fill out our online Request an Appointment form Someone from the office will contact you as soon as possible to gather the necessary information that is […]

  Comments Off on How do I schedule an appointment? Continue Reading...

• What should I expect the day of my appointment?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  If you have not already downloaded and completed the NALFPC Patient Registration Packet, we ask that you present to the office 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. This is to ensure adequate time for you to complete the forms prior to seeing the doctor. Dr. Wilson will meet with you for an extensive interview and […]

  Comments Off on What should I expect the day of my appointment? Continue Reading...

• What do I need to bring to my child’s first appointment?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  Parents or legal guardians should accompany the child to their first appointment. If a person other than the child’s guardian accompanies the child, a notarized letter from the parent/legal guardian authorizing this person to bring the child in for treatment will be required (this applies to step-parents unless legal custody has been given).  Parents and […]

  Comments Off on What do I need to bring to my child’s first appointment? Continue Reading...

• What if I have an emergency or urgent situation?

  Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin in

  If you find yourself in the midst of an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. If you have an urgent situation, you may call our office during business hours for guidance. If you call after hours, you will be able to reach your provider through the answering service for […]

  Comments Off on What if I have an emergency or urgent situation? Continue Reading...