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Dr. Sanjay Sarikonda Rao M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Sanjay Sarikonda Rao M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(2)
5555 Grossmont Center Dr Sharp Grossmont Hosp La Mesa CA, 91942
Rating

5/5

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Dr. Sanjay Rao is a psychiatrist practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Rao is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rao diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rao 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. Rao treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Flinders University of South Australia School of Medicine 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Sanjay Sarikonda Rao M.D.'s Practice location

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5555 Grossmont Center Dr Sharp Grossmont Hosp -
La Mesa, CA 91942
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