Dr. Al Alam M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
21 BLOOMINGDALE RD WHITE PLAINS NY, 10605About
Dr. Al Alam is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Alam is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Alam diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Alam 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. Alam treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Awards
- Professional Memberships
- Association of Medicine and Psychiatry
- American College of Physicians
- Syrian Medical Association
- Honors and Awards
- Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching, Faculty Recipient
- Recognition of Great Teaching, 2011
- Best Resident Award, Nassau University Medical Center 2007
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