Dr. Biju Basil MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4641 Roosevelt Blvd Philadelphia PA, 19124About
Dr. Biju Basil is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Basil is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Basil diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Basil may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Basil treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
St. John's National Academy of Health, Bangalore, India MD
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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