Dr. Barbara Jean Novak M.D,
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4220 Silverwood Ln Bethesda MD, 20816About
Dr. Barbara Novak is a psychiatrist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Novak is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Novak diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Novak 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. Novak treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1981
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1981
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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