Dr. Carol Banyas MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Carol Banyas MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(8)
203 Sycamore Valley Rd Danville California, 94526
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About

Carol Banyas, MD, is a psychiatrist, physician, teacher, and healer with the Center for Integrated Health in Danville, California. She has dedicated her career to integrating the modalities of Traditional, Eastern and Functional Medicine with newer techniques that cater to natural healing, longevity and resilience. Dr. Banyas received a B.A. from Boston University. She subsequently obtained her M.D. from the American University of the Caribbean, British West Indies and completed clinical training at the University of Sydney Australia. She then completed her residency training at Harbor UCLA in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the Neuropsychiatric Institute of UCLA where her research focused on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease. After completing her medical training, Dr. Banyas received a Ph.D. in Healing Science from the New Mexico Theological Seminary in conjunction with her studies at "The Victoria Merkel Center for Energy Medicine" in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. She co-created the Healing Science Research Program for the healing school and served as a teacher and staff member. Dr. Banyas then received AMA PRA Level 4 certification in Age Management through The Cenegenics Education and research Foundation and the Foundation for Care Management. She lectures and give workshops on topics including psychiatry, nutritional supplementation and energy medicine. She has authored and co-authored book chapters in medical text books and has also published numerous articles on medication management in Geriatric Psychiatry.

Education and Training

MD at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine; University of Sydney

American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1990

American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 1990

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

GeriatricsMenopause

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • International Public Speaking -
  • Micro-Nutrients Mental Health Conferences, 2011 -

Fellowships

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

What do you attribute your success to?

  • A drive to find a more effective way to treat patients other than with medication and passion for the holistic value in healing. She considers hormones and other metabolic issues in order to treat successfully.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hiking, Sailing, Swimming

Dr. Carol Banyas MD's Practice location

Carol Banyas

2940 Camino Diablo Suite 120 -
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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203 Sycamore Valley Rd -
Danville, California 94526
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New patients: 925-838-2138
Fax: 925-838-2136

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