Dr. Barbara Y. Zara MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5505 East Shore Drive Northwest Canton Ohio, 44718About
Barbara Y. Zara, MD, works at Connections Health Wellness Advocacy located in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Zara has nearly 40 years of experience in the field of psychiatry; with specific expertise in geriatric and adult psychiatry. Geriatric psychiatry involves prevention and treatment of mental disorders in humans with old age such as dementia, depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse/misuse, and late-life schizophrenia. Dr. Zara is currently a former member of the American Psychiatric Association, that kept her abreast on all advances in technologies and procedures in psychiatry.
Education and Training
University of Mosul
Univ of Mosul, Coll of Med, Mosul, Iraq 1977
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Akron Children's Hospital (Externship); Mercy Medical Center; MetroHealth - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association (Former Member)
What do you attribute your success to?
- Good Training in Iraq and Practicing in America
Hobbies / Sports
- Walking, Swimming, Jogging, Traveling, Healthy Living
Favorite professional publications
- Psychiatric News
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