Dr. Anjum Azam MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
31 Seaton Pl Valley Stream NY, 11580About
Dr. Anjum Azam is a psychiatrist practicing in Valley Stream, NY. Dr. Azam is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Azam diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Azam 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. Azam treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Fellowships
- Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication to patients, giving his best each day, helping patients get better and lead healthier lives.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Traveling, Research
Favorite professional publications
- Psychiatric/Addiction research and journals
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