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Dr. Ajay K Makhija MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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Us Dept Of State M/Med/Qi, Sa-1 Washington DC, 20522
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Dr. Ajay Makhija is a psychiatrist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Makhija is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Makhija diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Makhija 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. Makhija treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1996

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Ajay K Makhija MD's Practice location

Practice At Us Dept Of State M/Med/Qi, Sa-1

Us Dept Of State M/Med/Qi, Sa-1 -
Washington, DC 20522
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New patients: 202-663-2453
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Dr. Ajay K Makhija MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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