Dr. Maya Chandran Kumar M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
900 Veterans Dr American Lake Vamc - Tacoma WA, 98493About
Dr. Maya Kumar is a psychiatrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Kumar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kumar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1973
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Todd Clemens M.D.9600 VETERANS DR TACOMA WA 98493![]()
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