Adult ADHD Doctor Nashville | ADHD & Primary Care | Dr. Conway

Adult ADHD evaluation, medication management, and primary care — all managed privately by the same internal medicine physician in Nashville.

  • Adult ADHD Treatment, Evaluation, and Care in Nashville
  • ADHD Medication Management (Adderall, Vyvanse, and other treatments)
  • Primary Care and ADHD Managed Together by One Physician

👉 Schedule Your First Visit with William Conway, MD, at (615) 708-0390
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ADHD and Chronic Medical Conditions

ADHD rarely exists in isolation. ADHD is commonly associated with a family of illnesses.

ADHD is a disease of the brain that affects executive function, mood regulation, and impulse control. In adult practice, these combinations of illnesses are common.

The treatment of ADHD is a stimulant, which has metabolic and cardiovascular implications. Loss of appetite and weight loss can occur with Adderall. Insomnia and hypertension can occur with ADHD treatment.

The proper treatment of ADHD requires a broad internal medicine perspective – not simply a prescription. If you or a loved one potentially suffers from ADHD, reach out for a consultation. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, our team has convenient hours and a convenient location for persons in and around Nashville.

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Adult ADHD Evaluation in Nashville

Adult ADHD is common in Nashville.  Left undiagnosed, ADHD occurs in adulthood, affecting work, health, and daily stability. Most of the adults I have seen in Nashville with ADHD have never seen an adult ADHD doctor.

My patients with ADHD struggle daily with impairments. After a full day of workarounds, they return home at night exhausted, having accomplished much less than they expected. After treatment, my patients with ADHD do better, often much better.

Your evaluation begins with completing well-recognized symptom forms. Then, you will tell me your story of your ADHD. When did it begin? How does it affect you? What was your prior treatment like? Beyond the story of your ADHD, I will review your entire history, including:

  • Current medications.
  • Prior medical hospitalizations, and chronic medical problems.
  • Prior surgeries.
  • Current and prior physicians.
  • Current and prior psychiatrists.
  • Mood disorders.
  • Use of substances.
  • Addictions.

In shared medical decision-making, together, we leave with a clear treatment plan:

  • What we are treating now.
  • What we are monitoring.
  • What comes next.

Our shared objective for you:

👉 Learn About our Diagnostic Process for ADHD Evaluation in Nashville
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Why Continuity of One Physician Matters in Adult ADHD Care

Seeing a doctor who specializes in ADHD for adults, over the years improves the quality of your care. I remember your preferences. I remember your history. We understand each other better. Our shared medical decision-making becomes more precise over time.

Most patients find it easier to speak honestly over time. ADHD is complicated, and sharing your inner life can be difficult. You will feel increasingly comfortable sharing with me what troubles you most. My therapeutic listening over time helps you mature along your unique life arc.

William Conway, MD

  • Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), Internal Medicine
  • Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM)
  • Member of the American Association of Addiction Psychiatry

Adult ADHD and Chronic Medical Conditions Managed Together by One Physician. Schedule a comprehensive evaluation for your ADHD and ongoing medical care.

Call (615) 708-0390 | Office & Telemedicine Appointments Available

ADHD as a Chronic Illness

Often undiagnosed, you have lived with your ADHD for years.

You may feel driven to distraction, unable to complete a day’s work in a day, and always left behind despite effort. Self-management is difficult. Many adults invest time and money in internet-recommended strategies that do not work in real life. Effective treatment exists, but it requires careful medical oversight because stimulant medications are regulated.

Learn more about ADHD as a chronic illness.

Safe Stimulant and Adderall Management in Adults

Stimulant medications such as Adderall are regulated because they carry abuse potential. Under disciplined and careful medical supervision, they are effective treatments for ADHD.

My background in internal medicine and addiction medicine allows for careful prescribing, monitoring, and dose adjustment. Treatment requires structured follow-up, monitoring of blood pressure and weight, and clear expectations about safe use.

Learn more about Controlled Substances in ADHD.

ADHD and Addiction

ADHD and substance use are often tied. Patients with ADHD, in the absence of effective treatment, often self-medicate. Self-medication rarely creates stability and increases the risk of addiction.

The standard treatment of ADHD includes stimulants. Stimulants are controlled substances because they can be abused, leading to addiction. Stimulants are commonly abused throughout the lifespan, but especially in the college years.

Learn more about ADHD and addiction.

ADHD in Women

ADHD is often stereotyped as a condition of hyperactive, misbehaving boys. In fact, ADHD is common in girls as well as boys. ADHD in women presents as a wandering mind with wandering attention. It is commonly ignored.

In women, ADHD is a common, lifelong condition that creates lifelong impairment. This lifelong impairment can be mild to severe. A woman with ADHD often has a mother with ADHD or children with ADHD. I have several women with ADHD who bring their ADHD children to their visit with me. Many ADHD women recognize their ADHD when their child is diagnosed – then they see their own history clearly.

Real gender differences are commonly misunderstood in medicine. Women with adult ADHD have a different life course than men, with distinct challenges in school, relationships, and career development.

Learn about ADHD in women.

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