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

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Dorcas Adaramola, MD, MPH

Clinical Psychiatrist Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Virtual care through telehealth

751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 1100 Springfield, IL 62702

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Keisha Powell, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry

319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702

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Santosh Shrestha, MD

Clinical Psychiatrist Psychiatry

319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702

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Kari M. Wolf, MD

Clinical Psychiatrist Psychiatry

319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702

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.