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Dr. Rakesh J Shah M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1415 E State St Rockford IL, 61104About
Dr. Rakesh Shah is a psychiatrist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Shah is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shah diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shah 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. Shah treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Practice At 1415 E State St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jennifer S Mellin MD1415 E State St Rockford IL 61104
- Dr. Reginald A Givens MD1415 E State St Rockford IL 61104
- Dr. Cheriece Ward M.D.1401 E STATE ST ROCKFORD IL 61104
- Dr. Oday Alsarraf M.D., PH.D.1401 E STATE ST ROCKFORD IL 61104
- Sherry A Falsetti PHD1221 E State St Rockford IL 61104
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252 MCHENRY ST BURLINGTON WI 53105AURORA LAKELAND MEDICAL CENTERl
W3985 COUNTY ROAD NN ELKHORN WI 53121MERCY WALWORTH HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
N2950 STATE ROAD 67 LAKE GENEVA WI 53147