Maheen Patel
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1150 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Suite 900 Washington District of Columbia, 20036About
Dr. Maheen Patel is a psychiatrist practicing in Washington, District of Columbia. Dr. Patel is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Patel diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Patel 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. Patel treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
MCP Hahnemann University
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Director, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program -
- Clinical Assistant Professor, George Washington University Medical School -
Awards
- America's Top Psychiatrists" by the Consumers' Research Council of America
- Patients' Choice Award
- Compassionate Doctor Award
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Society of Clinical Psychiatry
Articles and Publications
- Article and Book Chapter
What do you attribute your success to?
- Inspiration, Hard work
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading
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