Dr. Asad Amir M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1531 Esplanade Chico CA, 95926About
Dr. Asad Amir is a psychiatrist practicing in Chico, CA. Dr. Amir is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Amir diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Amir 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. Amir treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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