
Dr. Devika R Krishnan M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
55 Wade Ave Catonsville MD, 21228About
Dr. Devika Krishnan is a psychiatrist practicing in Catonsville, MD. Dr. Krishnan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Krishnan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Krishnan 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. Krishnan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India 1971
Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University,Thanjavur, India 1971
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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2000 W BALTIMORE STREET BALTIMORE MD 21223