Rajam Theventhiran
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
777 Seaview Ave Staten Island NY, 10305About
Dr. Rajam Theventhiran is a psychiatrist practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Theventhiran is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Theventhiran diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Theventhiran 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. Theventhiran treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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