Dr. Marija Petrovic M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
8119 HOLLAND RD ALEXANDRIA VA, 22306About
Dr. Marija Petrovic is a psychiatrist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Petrovic is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Petrovic diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Petrovic 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. Petrovic treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University Of Belgrade MD
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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