Dr. Veena R. Doddakashi M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
6001 Truxtun Ave Suite 160 Bakersfield CA, 93309About
Dr. Veena Doddakashi is a psychiatrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Doddakashi is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Doddakashi diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Doddakashi 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. Doddakashi treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
J.J.M. Medical College, Mysore University, Davangere, Karnataka, India MD
Mysore University 1989
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1991
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Opiate Dependence
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