Dr. Karthi S. Namasivayam M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
520 Cook St Suite I Madisonville TN, 37354About
Dr. Karthi Namasivayam is a psychiatrist practicing in Maryville, TN. Dr. Namasivayam is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Namasivayam diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Namasivayam 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. Namasivayam treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1998
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences 1991
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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