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Dr. Samuel Osifo Okpaku M.D.PHD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Samuel Osifo Okpaku M.D.PHD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(43)
1233 17th Ave S Nashville TN, 37212
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3/5

About

Dr. Samuel Okpaku is a psychiatrist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Okpaku is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Okpaku diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Okpaku 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. Okpaku treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Edinburgh Med Sch, Edinburgh, Scotland 1968

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Dr. Samuel Osifo Okpaku M.D.PHD's Practice location

Practice At 1233 17th Ave S

1233 17th Ave S -
Nashville, TN 37212
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New patients: 615-329-4182

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Patient Experience with Dr. Okpaku


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Dr. Samuel Osifo Okpaku M.D.PHD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl

1211 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE NASHVILLE TN 37232

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2011 MURPHY AVENUE NASHVILLE TN 37203

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