Dr. Abraham Pachikara M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
245 S 8TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA, 19106About
Dr. Abraham Pachikara is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Pachikara is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pachikara diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pachikara 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. Pachikara treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2008
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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