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Sherin Vachaparambil, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
920 S York Road 200 Hinsdale IL, 60521About
Dr. Sherin Vachaparambil is a psychiatrist practicing in Hinsdale, IL. Dr. Vachaparambil is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Vachaparambil diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Vachaparambil may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Dr. Vachaparambil specializes in evaluation and treatment of mood and traumatic disorders.
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Anxiety
Hydroxyzine can generally be taken every 6 hours as needed for anxiety. Check with your prescribing physician for any possible medical concerns/drug interactions. The most common side effects are dizziness and drowsiness so it’s commonly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery. READ MORE
Which antidepressant is best for PTSD?
The two SSRIs currently FDA approved for treating PTSD are sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor Rosalind Franklin University 2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Illinois State Medical Society
- American Psychiatric Association
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Rose Gomez M.D.,7600 W COLLEGE DR PALOS HEIGHTS IL 60463
- Dr. Gary Alan Willer Other30 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois 60602
- Lucyna Maria Puszkarska5420 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago IL 60630
- Gen Tanaka152 N Humphrey Ave Oak Park IL 60302
- Ms. Inna L. Golber MD4555 Oakton St. Skokie Illinois 60076
- Michel R. Louvain300 North State Street Chicago Illinois 60654
Nearest Hospitals
VISTA MEDICAL CENTER WESTl
2615 WASHINGTON ST WAUKEGAN IL 60085NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITALl
660 N WESTMORELAND ROAD LAKE FOREST IL 60045ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTERl
801 S MILWAUKEE AVE LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048