Dr. Navneet K. Atwal, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
8901 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD, 20889About
Dr. Navneet Atwal is a psychiatrist practicing in Arlington, VA. Dr. Atwal is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Atwal diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Atwal 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. Atwal treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Navneet K. Atwal, MD's Expert Contributions
Fellowships
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work. She finds her work very rewarding and enjoys helping people improve their mental states with her guidance, knowledge, and medical expertise.Her parents and her grandparents were very supportive in encouraging Dr. Atwal to pursue her medical career. She left her country of origin to go to medical school, then moved to the United States for her internship and residency programs. He husband was also supportive of her professional pursuits and achievements.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking, Traveling, Reading
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