Dr. Santhi S Ratakonda MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
95 Grasslands Road Nymc Behavioral Heal Valhalla NY, 10595About
Dr. Santhi Ratakonda is a psychiatrist practicing in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Ratakonda is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ratakonda diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ratakonda 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. Ratakonda treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Sri Venkatesvara Medical College, Ntr University Health Science 1978
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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