Dr. Sai lakshmi Ramanujam M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
620 Howard Ave 4f Behavioral Health Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Sai lakshmi Ramanujam is a psychiatrist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Ramanujam is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ramanujam diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ramanujam 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. Ramanujam treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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