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Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: intermittent explosive disorder, antisocial personality, spinal cord stimulator, and more.
4 Allegheny Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD is a psychologist in Wexford, PA specializing in psychology. Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

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12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Some issues Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.

The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.

The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:

  • Hallucinations, which means someone sees or hears things that are not real.
  • Delusions, which are false beliefs that someone strongly holds on to.
  • Trouble communicating, organizing thoughts, making decisions, and paying attention.
  • Inability to remember things, complete tasks, show interest in activities, and sustain relationships.

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.

Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 121

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2013

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 221

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 17
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2014

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 67
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 196

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 44
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2015

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 226

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 20
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2016

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 107

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 13
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 150

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 18
Age
From 65 to 74 20
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2018

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 188

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2019

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 233

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 21
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2020

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 233

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2021

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 224

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 21
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD in 2022

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 65
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated as a psychologist in Wexford, PA were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 18
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 11
65 to 74 9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 5
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 2
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Frederick Bruce Rohrs, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network
ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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Biography

Dr. F. Rohrs practices psychology in Pittsburgh, PA and Wexford, PA. His areas of expertise include the following: behavioral therapy, adjustment disorders, and schizophrenia. Dr. Rohrs is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.