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Dr. Punitha Ida Rathnam M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
311-4e Judges Road Wilmington NC, 28405About
Dr. Punitha Rathnam is a psychiatrist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Rathnam is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rathnam diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rathnam 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. Rathnam treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Linda Merrill Howes graham MD4715 B Market Street Wilmington NC 28405
- Dr. Grace E Jackson MD900 Royal Bonnet Dr Wilmington NC 28405
- Dr. Rigardy Pagayonan Munoz MD311-4E JUDGES ROAD WILMINGTON NC 28405
- Dr. Richard J Carlson MD311-4e Judges Rd Wilmington NC 28405
- Dr. Sandra Lare D.O.1213 Culbreth Dr Wilmington NC 28405
- Dr. Timur C Akinli MD710 Military Cutoff Rd Wilmington NC 28405
Nearest Hospitals
NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401PENDER MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
507 E FREMONT ST BURGAW NC 28425