Ms. Geeta Prasanna Desai MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
146 Pike St Port Jervis NY, 12771About
Dr. Geeta Desai is a psychiatrist practicing in Port Jervis, NY. Dr. Desai is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Desai diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Desai 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. Desai treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India 1964
Grant Government Medical College 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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