Dr. Ali Safdar MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1860 County Home Rd Marion IA, 52302Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Ali Safdar is a psychiatrist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Safdar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Safdar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Safdar 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. Safdar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Khyber Med Coll, Univ of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan 1972
Peshawar Medical College, Riphah International University Islamabad 1972
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1972
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Ali Safdar MD's Practice location
Practice At 3100 E Ave Nw Suite 101
3100 E Ave Nw Suite 101 -Cedar Rapids, IA 52405Get Direction
Practice At 1860 County Home Rd
1860 County Home Rd -Marion, IA 52302Get Direction
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