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Dr. Gary Etter, MD

Dr. Gary Etter, MD

Psychiatrist
NY
Gary Etter, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with experience across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, including many years within the John Peter Smith Healthcare System. He has also practiced in federal correctional psychiatric settings and outpatient care through Tarrant County MHMR. Dr. Etter has been extensively involved in psychiatric education for medical students and psychiatry residents. He has participated in organized psychiatry for many years through the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, serving on multiple committees and previously as President of the Texas Psychiatric Society. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his psychiatry residency at Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Etter values ongoing patient input and strives to create a collaborative treatment environment where patients are actively involved in decision-making. He emphasizes a warm, supportive approach that helps patients feel heard, respected, and understood throughout their care. Dr. Etter begins by developing a thorough understanding of each patient’s psychiatric, medical, family, developmental, and substance use history, while also exploring the patient’s concerns and goals. He then works collaboratively with the patient to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and objectives.
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Focus areas

Anxiety
Medication Management
Postpartum Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Gary Etter

Gary Etter, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with experience across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, including many years within the John Peter Smith Healthcare System. He has also practiced in federal correctional psychiatric settings and outpatient care through Tarrant County MHMR. Dr. Etter has been extensively involved in psychiatric education for medical students and psychiatry residents. He has participated in organized psychiatry for many years through the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, serving on multiple committees and previously as President of the Texas Psychiatric Society. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his psychiatry residency at Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Etter values ongoing patient input and strives to create a collaborative treatment environment where patients are actively involved in decision-making. He emphasizes a warm, supportive approach that helps patients feel heard, respected, and understood throughout their care. Dr. Etter begins by developing a thorough understanding of each patient’s psychiatric, medical, family, developmental, and substance use history, while also exploring the patient’s concerns and goals. He then works collaboratively with the patient to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and objectives.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Medication Management
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postpartum Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Medication Management

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Texas, Doctor of Medicine
  • Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry

Professional memberships

  • Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians
  • American Psychiatric Association

NPI number

1427000264

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Dr. Gary Etter is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gary Etter?

Dr. Gary Etter frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Postpartum Depression. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gary Etter on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Gary Etter speak?

Dr. Gary Etter speaks English.

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