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Dr. Jitendra S Desai MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

16 Walnut Ave Sw Roanoke VA, 24016

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Dr. Jitendra Desai is a psychiatrist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Desai is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Desai diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Desai 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. Desai treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Medical College Baroda 1972

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU- 1982

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  1995, 1995 OUTSTANDING PSYCHIATRIST IN ROANOKE VALLEY, NURSES IN ROANOKE VALLEY 

Treatments

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

Dr. Jitendra S Desai MD's Practice location

Practice At 16 Walnut Ave Sw

16 Walnut Ave Sw -
Roanoke, VA 24016
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New patients: 540-345-6468
Fax: 540-345-3204

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