Dr. Geetika Mehrishi Verma, M.D.

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Geetika Mehrishi Verma, who serves patients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Well-versed in the field of psychiatry, Dr. Verma is a valued member of the Behavioral Health team at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this role, she is dedicated to providing her patients with personalized and compassionate care, using evidence-based approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Academically, she completed her medical education at NSCB Medical College & Hospital in India, where she gained a comprehensive understanding of psychiatry and related fields. Upon relocating to the United States, she completed her internship and residency in psychiatry at Griffin Memorial Hospital, where she received valuable training and experience in treating patients with a wide range of mental health conditions. 

In pursuit of her commitment to providing the highest level of care, Dr. Verma also completed a fellowship in child & adolescent psychiatry at Oklahoma University Health Science Center. During this time, she further honed her skills and expertise in the field of psychiatry, enabling her to provide her patients with the most effective treatments and interventions available.

An authority in her field, the doctor is board-certified in psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.

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.

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