Ghislaine Fougy, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
10230 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Springs Maryland, 20903About
Dr. Ghislaine Fougy is a psychiatrist practicing in Silver Springs, Maryland. Dr. Fougy is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fougy diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fougy 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. Fougy treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Education and Training
Universit� d'�tat d'Ha�ti
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- National Public Speaking; Community Education to Remove Stigma of Mental Illness, Speaks in Churches -
Awards
- Top Psychiatrist of Maryland, 2003
Internships
- Provident Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland (Obstetrics, Gynecology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Commitment to success and service inspired by her parents; especially her mother who was an educator and provided discipline and religion.
Hobbies / Sports
- Church Service Volunteer
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Medical Association
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