Dr. Ashraf M. Oloufa MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1600 Sw Archer Rd Box 100371 Gainesville FL, 32610About
Dr. Ashraf Oloufa is a psychiatrist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Oloufa is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Oloufa diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Oloufa 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. Oloufa treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1985
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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