Dr. Minesh Patel, MD, Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Dr. Minesh Patel, MD

Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

5/5(3)
1177 High Ridge Road Stamford CT., 06905
Rating

5/5

About

Minesh Patel, MD, is an adolescent psychiatrist who diagnoses and treats patients at his private practice in Stamford, CT. his practice focuses on diagnosing and treating psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and substance abuse. Dr. Patel has an impressive professional journey that spans forty years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and pediatric psychiatry.

Education and Training

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in India Medical Degree 1992

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

Provider Details

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Dr. Minesh Patel, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Should I see a doctor for my anxiety attacks?

    Yes READ MORE

  • Should I see a psychologist or psychiatrist for alcohol addiction?

    You need both, one to address medication, and another to address addiction issues. Having said that, you should definitely be in regular AA meetings. READ MORE

  • How can I reduce anxiety fast?

    There is no quick answer to anything in life. If it is (which in this case there is), it’s not good for you. You may quickly treat one and create another problem...mainly, addiction. READ MORE

  • Why do so many children and adolescents have anxiety?

    Partly genetic and partly environmental, meaning that you or your husband probably have anxiety and when interacting with them, your anxiety, meaning the way you address things in regular day to day, gets passed on to the children. READ MORE

  • Can a psychologist help with ADHD?

    Yes psychologist can be helpful but again it’s like you’re trying to treat diabetes with diet and exercise. You need both , medication and therapy READ MORE

  • Should I see a psychologist for panic attacks?

    Need both medication and therapy(cbt) READ MORE

  • How long does therapy take for anxiety?

    I would recommend trying CBT therapy. The duration depends upon your progress and can be decided with your therapist. READ MORE

  • What makes someone addicted to food?

    Anorexia-bulimia can occur in teenagers for a number of reasons, but basically, it's a body image issue or coping mechanism in some who have been bullied or abused in some form. This should be taken seriously and should be in individual or group therapy. She may also need medication to address underlying anxiety. READ MORE

  • Why is my son so angry?

    Anger in this age group could be from different causes, conflicts with peers, bullying or teasing, depression/anxiety can also cause anger. He would benefit from seeing a therapist to determine the cause of the emotional turmoil. READ MORE

  • Stopping my teenage son's addiction to prescription medicine?

    It depends on severity of addiction. He may need detox.,addiction counselor, AA and possibly Suboxone to maintain sobriety. READ MORE

  • Can doubling up your Zoloft dose increase your anxiety symptoms and irrational thoughts?

    Some people are sensitive to sudden doubling of the dose which leads to elevated anxiety symptoms which are temporary or can cause uncomfortable feelings for a week or so. This can be avoided by increasing dose in 25 mg increments. READ MORE

  • How can I help my daughter get over her breakup?

    Don’t try to fix it. Give her space. She would probably prefer to talk to her friends. You may feel that your advice was disregarded, but it’s not. This is a complicated age, where they are trying be be themselves and friends are a big influence, but that doesn’t mean that they are not listening to you, they are. They want to make their own decisions. For breakup, just be there to listen and comfort READ MORE

  • How do I manage my daughter's anxiety?

    It was sent nobles medication and CBT therapy NOT one or the other READ MORE

  • My daughter is prone to hormonal depression. What can I do?

    Can try Prozac two weeks prior to her menaces READ MORE

  • Is my child having panic attacks?

    That could be something normal. And you could put nightlight in room. If there have been changes and stresses in family, then it needs to be addressed with therapy. READ MORE

  • Why does my daughter only write about death?

    Suicide - kids have different ways of communicating depression. When you see posting on social media, writings like poetry , it’s a red flag.. they are asking for help!! She needs urgent evaluation. Maybe inpatient treatment to address her depression symptoms and preoccupation with suicide. READ MORE

  • Can yoga help my son improve his concentration?

    Difficulty with concentration could be either medical reason, like low thyroid levels, simple thing as insomnia or sleep apnea where you feel tired during the day. Psychological - which can include depression which can lead to lack of energy, lethargy and difficulty in focusing and in recall. This can lead to frustration. Anxiety can lead to difficulty with focusing and frustration and tiredness and lethargy. Yoga and meditation in this case is helpful. He can try apps like Calm or Headspace. Exercising is also known to help. Vitamins like b-complex every other day, vitamin d and calcium are additional supplements that are worth mentioning. I would also recommend a psychological evaluation READ MORE

  • Why is my child all of a sudden losing interest in his schoolwork?

    During this period of COVID, kids have been isolated and have had difficulty being motivated with school work. They have not been able to go socialize with friends. Not to mention exercise. If on the other hand there have been conflicts with friend/s, it can affect a child emotionally as this is a period when they are beginning to learn to be independent. One way to address this issue is spending time with them, like play a game they like, basketball or video game. He may open up and tell you what's bothering him or may not, but you may see improvement academically. Don't bombard him with questions like "Are you okay?" "What's going on with you?" or chastise him. This will lead to him shutting down. READ MORE

  • My daughter still continues to be hyperactive. What should I do?

    Sounds like there may be something more than just hyperactive issues going on with her. Consider getting therapy appointment first. READ MORE

  • Psychology?

    Rejection is a difficult pill to swallow. When you are comparing yourself to others, it adds to feelings of rejection and self worth. It's not the number of friends that matter, but the quality of friends. We only need one or two friends in life and you have that. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

anxietydepressionPTSDOCDADHDsubstance abuse

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association  

Fellowships

  • Westchester Medical Center  Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  

Dr. Minesh Patel, MD's Practice location

Dr. Minesh R. Patel

1177 High Ridge Road -
Stamford, CT. 06905
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New patients: 914-693-0600
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Dr. Minesh Patel, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Adolescent Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Minesh Patel, who serves patients in Stamford, Connecticut.

A top professional in the field of psychiatry, Dr. Patel is responsible for diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through the incorporation of medical, psychological, and social knowledge. He sees patients at his private practice in Stamford, Connecticut. 

Having been in practice for over three decades, he treats children, adolescents, and adults with multiple psychiatric issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and substance abuse. His areas of expertise include: child & adolescent psychiatry, general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and pediatric psychiatry. 

With a broad educational background, Dr. Patel obtained his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in India in 1992. After relocating to the United States, he went on to perform his residency in psychiatry at Albany Medical Center in 2005.

Licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut and New York, he is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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