Dr. Anil Parekh M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
225 S Center Ave Somerset PA, 15501About
Dr. Anil Parekh is a psychiatrist practicing in Somerset, PA. Dr. Parekh is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Parekh diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Parekh 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. Parekh treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Kasturba Medical College, India MD
Karnatak University / Karnatak Medical College 1989
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1995
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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