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Dr. Jemima Kankam MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(10)
13639 Baltimore Avenue Laurel MD, 20707
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3/5

About

Dr. Jemima Kankam is a psychiatrist practicing in Laurel, MD. Dr. Kankam is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kankam diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kankam 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. Kankam treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1975

University of Ghana / Medical School 1975

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 1975

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 42 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis

Dr. Jemima Kankam MD's Practice location

Jemima Kankam

13639 Baltimore Avenue -
Laurel, MD 20707
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New patients: 301-604-4830
Fax: 301-604-4929

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kankam


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Dr. Jemima Kankam MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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