Dr. Sandhya Rajasekhara, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, 500C Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. Sandhya Rajasekhara is a psychiatrist practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Rajasekhara is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rajasekhara diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rajasekhara 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. Rajasekhara treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
st.Elizabeths Hospital MD 2006
Baltimore washington School of psychoanalysis Fellow 2010
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Consultant CL Psychiatry VHS Nursing Homes 2012 - 2018
- In Patient Attending RBHC 2010 - 2017
- Out Patient Psychiatrist IPS LLC 2014 - 2018
- In Patient Attending The Pavillion at williamsburg 2017 - 2018
- Consultant CL Psychiatry Golden Years ALF 2017 - 2018
- Attending MD MPNN CSB 2016 - 2018
Awards
- Best Customer service 2004 North west Hospital ,MD
- Best patient Service 2010 RBHC
- Service Recognition 2014 CDC
Professional Memberships
- AMA
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- United Methodist Church /NAMI
- Alzheimers association
Areas of research
Medication Induced mood Disorders, Drug Drug Interactions, Oedipus Complex Personality Disorders.Dr. Sandhya Rajasekhara, MD's Practice location
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