Dr. Al Alam M.D.?
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Dr. Al Alam M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Al Alam M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(3)
3811 Ohara St Pittsburgh PA, 15213
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4/5

About

Dr. Al Alam is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Alam is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Alam diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Alam 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. Alam treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  • Professional Memberships   
  • Association of Medicine and Psychiatry   
  • American College of Physicians   
  • Syrian Medical Association   
  • Honors and Awards   
  • Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching, Faculty Recipient   
  • Recognition of Great Teaching, 2011  
  • Best Resident Award, Nassau University Medical Center 2007  

Dr. Al Alam M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3811 Ohara St

3811 Ohara St -
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Patient Experience with Dr. Alam


4.0

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Dr. Al Alam M.D. has a rating of 4 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 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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