Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

    Overview

    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure used to treat severe, chronic depression. It is typically used on patients who experience hallucinations, delusions, or suicidal thoughts, after other treatments have failed to have the desired effect.

    Our providers

    Profiles
    Dorcas Adaramola

    Dorcas Adaramola, MD

    Clinical Psychiatrist Internal Medicine, Psychiatry
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 1100 Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Profiles
    Keisha Powell

    Keisha Powell, MD

    Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Santosh Shrestha

    Santosh Shrestha, MD

    Clinical Psychiatrist Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Kari M. Wolf

    Kari M. Wolf, MD

    Clinical Psychiatrist Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Why SIU

    Continually learning

    With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

    Patient-first experience

    Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

    Breakthrough technology

    Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.