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Dr. Vesna Pirec, M.D., PHD

Psychiatrist

Dr. Vesna Pirec is a psychiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Pirec is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pirec diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pirec 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. Pirec treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
31 years Experience
Dr. Vesna Pirec, M.D., PHD
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Univ. of IL at Chicago
  • Accepting new patients

What doctor is best in treating alcohol addiction?

one who has addiction medicine as a subspeciality, which can be a psychiatrist or a family medicine doctor Vesna Pirec M.D. Ph.D. PMH-C Pirec Psychiatric Services Adjunct Assistant READ MORE
one who has addiction medicine as a subspeciality, which can be a psychiatrist or a family medicine doctor Vesna Pirec M.D. Ph.D. PMH-C Pirec Psychiatric Services Adjunct Assistant Professor Dept. of Psychiatry; University of Illinois at Chicago Assistant Professor Dept. of Psychiatry; Rush University Medical School website: https://www.drpirec.com/ telepsychiatry link: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/777526090 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: E-mail is not a secure form of communication; therefore confidentiality cannot be assured. The information contained in this email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information, or Protected Health Information as such term is defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, copying or distribution is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you believe you have received this email in error, please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of the original message, including attachments.

How do you treat OCD at home?

You can get an access to telepsychiatry and be treated while staying at home, unless symptoms are too severe.

How do you treat anxiety?

Yes a psychiatrist could help you

When should I see a psychiatrist for stress?

As soon as it starts interfering with your life/functioning.

Starting to feel crazy

In order to determine why is this happening you need a full evaluation.

Why do I get panic attacks after drinking?

In order to adequately answer your question I would need to know what symptoms you experience as a "panic attack", how much you drink on a regular base, and a couple of other information. READ MORE
In order to adequately answer your question I would need to know what symptoms you experience as a "panic attack", how much you drink on a regular base, and a couple of other information.

Can depression turn into bipolar?

It does not "turn into bipolar" but at times bipolar ds is not diagnosed timely as the first symptoms for a while could be those of depressive disorder.