Dr. Edward J. Pakstis M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
165 N Village Ave Suite 125 Rockville Centre NY, 11570About
Dr. Edward Pakstis is a psychiatrist practicing in Rockville Centre, NY. Dr. Pakstis is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pakstis diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pakstis 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. Pakstis treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 1982
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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