Dr. Priyankar Sarkar M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5501 Old York Rd Office Of Academic A Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Priyankar Sarkar is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sarkar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sarkar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sarkar 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. Sarkar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Schizophrenia
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