Dr. Arif Husain MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
1600 Hanover Ave Allentown State Hosp Allentown PA, 18103About
Dr. Arif Husain is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Husain specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Husain helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1978
Osmania Medical College, Ntr University of Health Sciences,Hyderabad, India 1979
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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