Dr. Irfan A Afaq M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2700 Vissing Park Rd Jeffersonville IN, 47130About
Dr. Irfan Afaq is a psychiatrist practicing in New Albany, IN. Dr. Afaq is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Afaq diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Afaq 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. Afaq treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria Univ. MD
Medical Degree Bahauddin Zakariya Univ. Pakistan
Nishtar Medical College & Hospital 1995
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dementia
- Opiate Dependence
- Schizophrenia
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