Troy Grantham, MD

Staff Psychiatrist
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
Perinatal Psychiatry
Phobias
Postpartum Depression
Tics/Tourette Syndrome

Education and training

  • The University of Texas at Austin, BS
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, MD and Residency

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Troy Grantham, MD

Dr. Troy Grantham is a board-certified staff psychiatrist who treats adult patients. A former engineer, Dr. Grantham has developed a passion for guiding patients along the road to recovery. He completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin and later completed medical school and residency in General Psychiatry at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Grantham's practice focuses on medication management. He utilizes a systematic approach to ensure diagnoses are accurate and treatment plans are optimized to each individual patient. His approach is also holistic in nature, often incorporating therapy and lifestyle modification into the treatment plan. Dr. Grantham employs multiple therapeutic approaches in his practice depending on the needs of the patient including supportive therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He places great emphasis on psychoeducation so that patients are aware of the nature and prognosis of their conditions as well as the treatment options available. When multiple treatment options are reasonable, Dr. Grantham takes patient preference into account, offering flexibility to the patient experience. He treats a variety of psychiatric disorders with a particular focus on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Please note: Dr. Grantham does not prescribe long-term, daily benzodiazepine medications, however, he is happy to help you taper off of these medications and transition to a safer, long-term medication regimen. In addition, Dr. Grantham does not treat ADHD nor prescribe stimulant medications.

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