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Dr. Akbar Gilani M.D., Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Dr. Akbar Gilani M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

5/5(4)
20055 Lake Chabot Rd Suite 350 Castro Valley CA, 94546
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5/5

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Dr. Akbar Gilani is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Castro Valley, CA. Dr. Gilani specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Gilani helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan 1991

Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan Medical

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Dr. Akbar Gilani M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 20055 Lake Chabot Rd Suite 350

20055 Lake Chabot Rd Suite 350 -
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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New patients: 510-209-7499

20055 LAKE CHABOT RD STE 350 -
CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
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New patients: 510-209-7499

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gilani


5.0

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Dr. Akbar Gilani M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatric 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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EDEN MEDICAL CENTERl

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SAN LEANDRO HOSPITALl

13855 E 14TH STREET SAN LEANDRO CA 94578

Head southeast 549 ft
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDROl

2500 MERCED STREET SAN LEANDRO CA 94577

Head southeast 549 ft
Turn right onto Lake Chabot Road 1099 ft
Turn right onto Castro Valley Boulevard 2705 ft
Take the ramp on the right 2027 ft
Merge left onto Castro Valley Freeway (I 238) 2.3 mi
Merge left onto Nimitz Freeway (I 880) 1.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1174 ft
Go straight onto Marina Boulevard 1686 ft
Turn left onto Merced Street 1296 ft
Turn left 971 ft
Turn right 260 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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