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Dr. Shamala Vasant Kanchan MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

2/5(10)
3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto CA, 94304
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Dr. Shamala Kanchan is a psychiatrist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Kanchan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kanchan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kanchan 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. Kanchan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Indira Ghandi Med Coll- Nagpur Univ- Nagpur- Maharashtra- India 1984

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Shamala Vasant Kanchan MD's Practice location

Practice At 3801 Miranda Ave

3801 Miranda Ave -
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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New patients: 831-883-3863, 650-858-3916
Fax: 650-849-0319

13946 TRINITY CT -
SARATOGA, CA 95070
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