William Griffies, MD – Psychiatrist in Raleigh, NC | Mindpath Health
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About
Dr. Scott Griffies’s interest in the relationship between the brain and body furthered his pursuit of a career in psychiatry. Dr. Griffies provides medication management, group mind-brain-body skills, and psychoeducation. He sees patients with psychological aspects of medical and surgical conditions in oncology, rheumatology, endocrine, neurology, physical medicine, and pain (non-opiate treatments). He directs programs for neuropsychodynamic and stress-related physical disorders. These programs include conditions like somatic symptom disorders, functional neurologic symptom disorders, and disorders such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel disorder, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue, or other chronic neuro-inflammatory conditions. Dr. Griffies was an associate professor at Duke University and Louisiana State University, teaching psychiatry courses.
- Residency – LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Administration
- Residency – Oakland Naval Hospital
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Louisiana State University School of Medicine
- Specialty Boards: Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
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What patients are saying
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Dr. Griffies is an amazing psychiatrist. I’ve seen him for many years and trust his opinion explicitly. He listens and explains things to me in a manner I understand. I value his input.
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My clinician is the most supportive psychiatrist I’ve ever had. He’s the most compassionate, honest, and direct. He is a great problem solver.
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Dr. Griffies is an amazing person and psychiatrist. He is patient, knowledgeable, and kind. He exhibits compassion and empathy. I’ve seen Dr Griffies for many years and wouldn’t switch to anyone else. He is by far the best psychiatrist.