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Dr. Parueen Afridi MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1 Brookdale Plaza Rm 727 Chc Brookdale Univ Hosp Brooklyn NY, 11212

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

Education and Training

S M S Med College University Of Rajasthan Jaipur Rajasthan India MD

New York University School of Medicine

Sawai Man Singh Medical College 1969

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 48 years of experience

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Parueen Afridi

1 Brookdale Plaza Rm 727 Chc Brookdale Univ Hosp -
Brooklyn, NY 11212
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