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Dr. Kara Lum M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(2)
1165 Kamehame Dr Honolulu HI, 96825
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Dr. Kara Lum is a psychiatrist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Lum is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lum diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lum 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. Lum treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 2002

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Dr. Kara Lum M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Kara Lum, MD

1165 Kamehame Dr -
Honolulu, HI 96825
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Patient Experience with Dr. Lum


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Dr. Kara Lum M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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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