Dr. Khalid Elnagar M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4 Oxford dr Latham Ny, 12110About
Dr. Khalid Elnagar is a psychiatrist practicing Telehealth in , NY, VA and NC. Dr. Elnagar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Elnagar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Elnagar 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. Elnagar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Dr. Khalid Elnagar M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How does virtual counseling work?
It is quite similar to actual visit. two platforms, phone and video, you can choose one of them. The physician will see you for the same amount of time for physical visit, then send a script to your pharmacy and labs order to your lab (if any). Will maintain a record of your visit in the electronic health record. All that is totally secured and confidential according to HIPAA regulation. READ MORE
What is the most dangerous antidepressant?
Most of the antidepressants are safe. Any of them has a particular contraindications. So, the antidepressant which prescribed in presence of specific contraindication is the most dangerous, especially cardiac conductivity disorder or platelets dysfunction. Also, combining two antidepressant is quite dangerous as it might lead to serious serotonergic syndrome. READ MORE
Can high TSH levels cause depression?
High TSH levels mean that the thyroid is less active. TSH is a stimulating hormone for thyroid gland. Hypoactive thyroid can lead to depression which becomes sever in some cases and even might lead to suicidal thoughts, a serious matter need to be ruled out! Thyroid helps with metabolism and energy regulation and once affected with a disease it leavs the body in a state of hypo activity and retardation. Somatic symptoms of hypothyroidism is quit similar to somatic symptoms of depression which include change in level of energy, appetite, and sleep patterns. However, depression can be identified in presence of sadness or lack of interest. So, poor thyroid function can lead to depressive like symptoms and depression. The later need treatment with medication in parallel with the treatment of underlying medical condition. Disclaimer: The previous is not intended to treat patient but to help with increasing public’s medical knowledge. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University -
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Albany Medical Center -
Fellowships
- Psychiatry
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
Articles and Publications
- Published Over 19 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
- His love of the profession, sincerely caring about patients, his values and education.
Dr. Khalid Elnagar M.D.'s Practice location
Telehealth at kelnagar.com/teladoc/mdlive
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