Dr. Haisam Al-Khouri, MD
Phychiatrist | Psychiatry
2316 Northwest 23rd Street Oklahoma City Oklahoma, 73107About
Dr. Haisam Al-Khouri is a psychiatrist practicing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Al-Khouri is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Al-Khouri diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Al-Khouri 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. Al-Khouri treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Dr. Haisam Al-Khouri, MD's Expert Contributions
Can anxiety go away on its own?
Yes READ MORE
Is the recovered schizophrenic lost interest?
No you will not lose interest but if you are most likely you are depressed READ MORE
Can schizophrenia be treated?
most likely yes, I advise you to get on medication and we have lots of newer and effective medication at presence her/his schizophrenia can get remission READ MORE
What can I do for my fears?
I believe you need to get evaluated by a psychiatrist to make sure there is nothing wrong with you and the only thing you can change is yourself not others READ MORE
My mother is depressed with too much pain in her body. What should I do?
first of all she needs to go to a pain management doctor and after that if her pain is under control and if she continues to have depression she need to go see a psychiatrist READ MORE
I worry too much about death. Is this normal?
if it has been longer then 6 months and have other symptoms like being irritable having kedup feeling and have excessive worries with poor attention and concentration and feeling fatigued and having muscle aches this could be generalized anxiety disorder and that is not normal you should see a psychiatrist READ MORE
My wife has no urge for sex. What should we do?
you need to make sure she is not depressed and if she is she needs to get evaluated by a psychiatrist to get the right medication or go to counseling. Also need to check her females hormones it is recommend READ MORE
Can bipolar disorder affect anyone at any age?
yes it can affect anyone at any age. It usually runs in family and there is genetic, psychological and environmental factors. READ MORE
Is it safe for me to conceive if I am on antidepressants?
it's safe to conceive but you have to be on certain anti depressant not others like Prozac or paxil READ MORE
Bipolar Medicaton
the best bipolar medication is the one that yo u can respond to and there are lots mood stabilizer and i am sure you can benefit from any of them and you can see a doctor to put you in the right medicine Benzo is not a mood stabilizer its only anti anxiety medication you need to be on a mood stabilizer to stabilize your mood READ MORE
Why do I feel so agitated before my periods?
Hi, get a individual psycho therapy and especially for anger management and try to learn some positive coping skills to deal with your anger during your period READ MORE
Is uncontrolled eating a sign of depression?
Hello, This could be a sign of depression. If it is accompanied by excessive sleepiness, this could be what we call a typical depression because usual major depressive disorders usually insomnia happen with decreased or poor appetite. However, even though you said she doesn't look like she is having an eating disorder, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder should be ruled out. READ MORE
What causes panic attacks in a person?
Panic attacks are one of the major anxiety symptoms. They come either with increased stress or out of the blue. If they came with stress, this happens with other anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, OCD, social phobia or other phobias, but panic attacks that come out of the blue, and if they happen at least once a week and more then 6 months, this usually is a panic disorder. READ MORE
I am taking medication for my OCD, but I don’t feel very good. What should I do?
Hello, First, I'd need to know if you are diagnosed right for OCD. Also, what medication are you taking? There is a variety of medications that are FDA-approved for OCD treatment. The medication of choice is clomipramine. The other medications that are approved for OCD are Prozac, Zoloft, Paxel and Luvox. Discuss your symptoms and side effects with your doctor and he/she will find better treatment for you. READ MORE
My husband has not been able to perform for 6 years, his balls are very blue. What can be done?
Hello, It is best for your husband to go to a urologist and he needs to check his testosterone level. Talk to him and it's best for him to seek medical advice. READ MORE
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Haisam Al-Khouri, MD's Practice location
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Dr. Haisam Al-Khouri, MD's reviews
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- Ralph
Receptionist is going through stress,and taking it out on the patientsüò¢
- Zach
It was great
- Brandi
Excellent dr. Love this office and staff
- Jessica
Dr. Al-Khouri is a wonderful Dr. And he is very enderstanding.
- Angie
Very helpful
- Heidi
Listens well! Very helpful!
- Joanna
I luv dr a he's been the best I've had. In many years
Great listener always knows what medication needs adjusted if I say one thing. Each time I have an appointment my mental state improves
- Crystal
Love him
Gods helper. He helped heal me from my pain and continues to do so
- Suella
Per video
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- Khanh
Very good
- Amanda
Excellent dr!!!!! Knows what he's talking about.
- A
Best provider in the area, very caring and kind.
- Tanya
Great doctor he listens and understands my problems. He is very caring, definitely coming back every month! Over all great place.
- Bernard
Dr all is great.
Media Releases
Get to know Psychiatrist, Dr. Haisam Al-Khouri, who serves patients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Dr. Al-Khouri is a seasoned psychiatrist who sees patients at his private practice, Oklahoma City Psychiatric Services, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Oklahoma, he maintains hospital affiliations with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Oklahoma City.
After earning his medical degree at the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in Aleppo, Syria, in 1980, Dr. Al-Khouri relocated to the United States, where he completed his psychiatry residency at the University Hospital & Clinics (1992 – 1996).
Dr. Al-Khouri became board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 1980. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN) is a nonprofit corporation that was founded in 1934 as a method of identifying the qualified specialists in psychiatry and neurology. The ABPN is one of 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions.
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