Dr. Andrew Kwait, MD
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry
84 Highland Ave Suite #304 Salem MA, 01970About
Dr. Andrew Kwait is a psychiatrist practicing in Salem, MA. Dr. Kwait is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kwait diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kwait 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. Kwait treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.Dr. Kwait specializes in the treatment of Addiction Disorders utilizing medication assisted treatment.
Education and Training
Cornell University Medical College MD 1976
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Dr. Andrew Kwait, MD's Expert Contributions
What will happen if paranoid schizophrenia isn't treated?
Recurrent episodes of psychosis are toxic to the brain and overtime resulting in treatment refractoriness meaning medications no longer are effective READ MORE
Is OCD associated with drug addiction?
Not generally READ MORE
How do I approach my son about his eating disorder?
Start with your pediatrician READ MORE
Can antidepressants make me really tired?
Some anti-depressants have sedation as a potential side effect READ MORE
What are common side effects of Zoloft?
Loose stools READ MORE
Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?
Appetite suppression and insomnia READ MORE
Why does depression have a genetic factor?
Lowes medical disorders are multi-factorial in origin and/or a combination of environmental stress and one’s genetic composition. READ MORE
How common are anxiety disorders in elderly patients?
Quite common READ MORE
Is it possible to have a food addiction?
Binge eating disorder is a well established psychiatric disorder READ MORE
Do support programs have a lot of success?
Medication assisted treatment has a better prognosis with counseling, 12 step groups or other forms of psychosocial support READ MORE
How is geriatric depression treated?
They can be very effectively treated with low-dose antidepressant medication READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Laughlin award in Psychiatry 1980 Laughlin Foundation
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- Massachusetts Psychiatric Society
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Kwait, who serves patients in Salem, Massachusetts.
Dr. Kwait, MD is a practicing Psychiatrist in Salem, MA. Dr. Kwait graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1976 and has been in practice for 41 years. He completed a residency at massachusetts mental health center / Harvard medical school. Dr. Kwait also specializes in addiction psychiatry.
Dr. Kwait accepts multiple insurance plans including Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Dr. Kwait also practices at Eliot Community Human Services in Danvers, MA.
Dr. Andrew Kwait is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center-Salem. Dr.. Kwait is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kwait diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kwait 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 medications, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics.
Dr. Kwait treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses. Dr. Kwait specializes in the treatment of Addiction Disorders utilizing medication assisted treatment.
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