Prasanna Chinthala, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3557 Corsham Cir Carmel IN, 46032About
Dr. Prasanna Chinthala is a psychiatrist practicing in Carmel, IN. Dr. Chinthala is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Chinthala diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Chinthala 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. Chinthala treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
MD at Osmania Medical College
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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I have weird chest pain?
Hello, As there is no objective evidence of medical conditions contributing to chest pain, unfortunately related to anxiety only, you need to get on medications for anxiety. Hydroxyzine alone is not adequate. You need to see a psychiatrist (starting on SSRI or SNRI antidepressants used for anxiety too in addition to Hydroxyzine). Also, you need to see a therapist one on one for supportive therapy and CBT. After 12 weeks of CBT, you will see lots of improvement. Take care, Dr. Chinthala READ MORE
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