Dr. Bassam Awwa MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
41 Fair Harbour Pl New London CT, 06320About
Dr. Bassam Awwa is a psychiatrist practicing in New London, CT. Dr. Awwa is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Awwa diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Awwa 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. Awwa treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1977
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1977
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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