Dr. Smita Hiten Thakkar M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1830 Flower St Bakersfield CA, 93305About
Dr. Smita Thakkar is a psychiatrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Thakkar is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Thakkar diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College MD
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Fellowships
- University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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