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Dr. Saleha S Akhtar MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

720 N Saint Asaph St Alexandria VA, 22314
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Dr. Saleha Akhtar is a psychiatrist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Akhtar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Akhtar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Akhtar 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. Akhtar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1976

Osmania Medical College 1976

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Saleha S Akhtar MD's Practice location

Practice At 720 N Saint Asaph St

720 N Saint Asaph St -
Alexandria, VA 22314
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New patients: 703-838-4455, 703-746-3406
Fax: 703-838-5070

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