Dr. Velma A Bacak MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
3300 Academy Ave Academy Crossing Med Portsmouth VA, 23703About
Dr. Velma Bacak practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Bacak evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Bacak seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1980
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
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