Mr. Adnan Arif M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
12255 S 80th Avenue Suite 202 Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Adnan Arif is a psychiatrist practicing in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Arif is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Arif diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Arif 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. Arif treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1999
Dow Medical College 1999
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Opiate Dependence
- Insomnia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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