Dr. Edward H Navakas M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
210 N Hammes Ave Suite 103 Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Edward Navakas is a psychiatrist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Navakas is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Navakas diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Navakas 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. Navakas treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1987
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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