Karen Blitz-shabbir DO
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
712 MAIN ST ISLIP NY, 11751About
Dr. Karen Blitz-shabbir is a psychiatrist practicing in East Meadow, NY. Dr. Blitz-shabbir is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Blitz-shabbir diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Blitz-shabbir 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. Blitz-shabbir treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1989
College Of Osteopathic Med Medicine
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
- Member AAN ASNR
Fellowships
- Hospital for Joint Diseases-Orthopedic Institute
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