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Dr. Arnold J. Kaplin, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5021 Seminary Rd 123 Alexandria VA, 22311About
Dr. Arnold Kaplin is a psychiatrist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Kaplin is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kaplin diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kaplin 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. Kaplin treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1960
Tufts University School of Medicine 1960
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Dr. Arnold J. Kaplin, MD's Expert Contributions
When should you see a counselor for anxiety?
If you want to treat it, now. READ MORE
What can a psychiatrist do for PTSD?
Two things: 1. Medication to quiet the symptoms 2. Therapy to identify & resolve the locked-up feelings that contribute to the problem READ MORE
Can a psychiatrist help with OCD?
Definitely yes! READ MORE
How long does nausea last after taking an antidepressant?
Usually resolves within 1-2 weeks might benefit from taking Rx WITH a meal. Good luck!! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top psychiatrist 2019-2020-2021 2021 No Va Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Medical Association
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- Henry Claude Barbot720 North Saint Asaph Street Alexandria Virginia 22314-1960
- Dr. Lauren Grawert MD- Vienna VA 22182
- Dr. Niku Singh MD3300 GALLOWS RD FALLS CHURCH VA 22042
- Dr. Betsy Jane Cooper M.D.927 South Walter Reed Drive Arlington Virginia 22204
Nearest Hospitals
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4320 SEMINARY RD ALEXANDRIA VA 22304SPRINGFIELD HOSPITALl
PO BOX 2003 SPRINGFIELD VT 5156HALQUIST MEMORIAL INPATIENT CENTERl
4715 NORTH 15 STREET ARLINGTON VA 22205