Dr. Alka Mathur M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
438 N White Rd San Jose CA, 95127About
Dr. Alka Mathur is a psychiatrist practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. Mathur is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mathur diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mathur 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. Mathur treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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