Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD is a psychiatrist in Boston, MA specializing in psychiatry. She graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital.
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
The top procedures that Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic evaluation.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic evaluation | 15 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 97 |
| inpatient care | 97 |
The top procedures that Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 295 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 295 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 193 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 193 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic evaluation.
| diagnostic evaluation | 15 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 195 |
| inpatient care | 195 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Hispanic | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD treated were depression, hypertension, asthma and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Olivia Carrick, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (2006)
Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2008)
Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Olivia Carrick practices psychiatry in Boston, MA, Chestnut Hill, MA, and Jamaica Plain, MA. She is especially interested in attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) and anxiety disorders. After attending West Virginia University School of Medicine, Dr. Carrick completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Carrick is accepting new patients at her office in Boston, MA.
