Dr. Partam Manalai, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2006 Bremo Rd Suite 101 Richmond VA, 23226About
Dr. Partam Manalai is a psychiatrist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Manalai is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Manalai diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Manalai 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. Manalai treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Avicenna State Medical Institute of Kabul in Afghanistan Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry Howard University College of Medicine -
- Director of Inpatient Psychiatry Howard University College of Medicine -
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Partam Manalai, who serves patients in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
An expert in the field of psychiatry, Dr. Manalai can be found on staff at Mary Washington Hospital. It is a 451-bed, full-service hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
In his professional experience, he is affiliated with Howard University Hospital, the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, Chippenham Hospital, and Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center.
As for his academic appointment, he serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry & Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at Howard University College of Medicine.
Back in 2001, Dr. Manalai obtained his medical degree from Avicenna State Medical Institute of Kabul in Afghanistan. He then went on to serve his internship and residency in psychiatry at St Elizabeth’s Hospital-DC Department of Mental Health, completing his training in 2011.
Among his most notable achievements, the doctor is board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
On a more personal note, Dr. Manalai speaks English, Farsi, Pashto, and Dari.
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