Dr. Dolorosa B. Yap, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
100 Moccasin Bend Rd Chattanooga TN, 37405About
Dr. Dolorosa Yap is a psychiatrist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Yap is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Yap diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Yap 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. Yap treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Inc. Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
board-eligible in General Psychiatry & child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
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Is oversleeping a symptom of depression?
Oversleeping can be a symptom of depression or several other medical problems. You may need a complete medical work-up to role out other causes. READ MORE
Can I do virtual therapy for anxiety?
It is worth trying READ MORE
How do doctors test for geriatric depression?
By taking history, personal interview, mental status examinations, medical history, to find out the cause of the depression. Can be due to certain medical conditions, can be pure psychiatric symptoms, or both. Then develop a treatment plan. READ MORE
What is the least sedating antidepressant?
There are several non-sedating antidepressants. Your doctor will find one that will work best for your specific symptoms. READ MORE
Why does my anxiety make me shake?
Not everyone shakes when they are anxious. This symptom needs to be explored more; what is causing the shake or tremors. READ MORE
Why does my 2 year old son slap himself when angry?
Not all 2 year olds slap themselves and cry when they get something wrong. This behavior can be called a temper tantrum, trying to get attention from the caretaker. READ MORE
What can a doctor prescribe for stress and anxiety?
We don't have one specific treatment for anxiety. If your reason to come/see the doctor is to get medications to control the symptoms, the doctor can prescribe medications. If you want to have a complete resolutions of your symptoms, you may need more than just medications. READ MORE
Is it bad to take antidepressants for many years?
It depends on the reason why you are taking it. Most of the time when you are taking one particular antidepressant for certain reason, you can tell that you lost its effectiveness after taking it for certain period of times. READ MORE
Does anxiety go away with time?
To some people, yes. READ MORE
Where can I get diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
You can see a Psychologist, or Psychiatrist to do diagnostic evaluation READ MORE
Can bipolar people tell they are bipolar?
Not every Bipolar patient is familiar with all the symptoms. READ MORE
Can I ask my doctor for anxiety medication?
Yes READ MORE
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- America’s Top Psychiatrist in 2007 and in 2008 Year
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Dolorosa B. Yap, who serves patients in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Recognized as a trusted and experienced psychiatrist, Dr. Yap treats a variety of conditions related to psychological health. She offers her services to children, adolescents, and adults at Lookout Mountain Community Services in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Relating to her profession, she is licensed to practice medicine in many states throughout the United States, including Georgia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and Washington State.
Completing her medical education at Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Inc. in the Philippines in 1966, Dr. Yap relocated to the United States. Once there, she performed her residency in psychiatry at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1978. Since her completion of her residency training, she spent most of her time doing clinical works.
With more than five decades of experience in her field, she spent fourteen years doing inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, providing both clinical and Forensic Services for the Local Juvenile Courts. The next twelve years she switched to the Adult Psychiatric services doing emergency admissions and acute inpatient care. The doctor is board-eligible in General Psychiatry & child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology. During this period, the Consumers Research Council of America awarded her a certificate of Excellence as America’s Top Psychiatrist in 2007 and in 2008.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
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