Dr. Nilima Daftary Shukla M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
839 Majestic Ct Suite 1 Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Nilima Shukla is a psychiatrist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Shukla is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shukla diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shukla 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. Shukla treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1986
Medical College Baroda 1982
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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