Dr. Mark Vakkur M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2200 Century Pkwy Ne Suite 200 Atlanta GA, 30345About
Dr. Mark Vakkur is a psychiatrist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Vakkur is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Vakkur diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Vakkur 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. Vakkur treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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