Dr. Fereydoon D Radfar MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2987 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh PA, 15216About
Dr. Fereydoon Radfar is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Radfar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Radfar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Radfar 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. Radfar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Shiraz Univ of Med Sci, Shiraz, Iran 1977
Pahlavi University 1977
Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences 1977
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Opiate Dependence
- Schizophrenia
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mohamed Mostafa Ismael M.D, M.P.H2987 W Liberty Ave Pittsburgh PA 15216
- Dr. Mary ann Eppinger MD2644 Banksville Road Pittsburgh PA 15216