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Mrs. Chitra Chinnaswamy MD, Psychiatrist
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Mrs. Chitra Chinnaswamy MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(50)
1801 Nw Platte Rd Suite 200 Riverside MO, 64150
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Dr. Chitra Chinnaswamy is a psychiatrist practicing in Riverside, MO. Dr. Chinnaswamy is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Chinnaswamy diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Chinnaswamy 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. Chinnaswamy treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

University of Pennsylvania, PA 1996

Coimbatore Medical College 1990

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Mrs. Chitra Chinnaswamy MD's Practice location

Mrs. Chitra Chinnaswamy, MD

1801 Nw Platte Rd Suite 200 -
Riverside, MO 64150
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New patients: 816-454-8475
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