Dr. Barbara Y.  Zara MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Barbara Y. Zara MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(1)
5505 East Shore Drive Northwest Canton Ohio, 44718
Rating

4/5

About

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

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Geriatric and Adult Psychiatry

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

Dr. Barbara Y. Zara MD's Practice location

5505 East Shore Drive Northwest -
Canton, Ohio 44718
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New patients: 216-831-6466

66737 OLD TWENTY ONE RD -
CAMBRIDGE, OH 43725
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New patients: 740-439-1371, 740-432-0267
Fax: 740-432-1954

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