Dr. Akhil Mehra M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3061 Fillmore St San Francisco CA, 94123About
Dr. Akhil Mehra is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Mehra is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mehra diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mehra 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. Mehra treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 2001
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2001
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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