Dr. ASHIK ANSAR, M.D., Ph.D, Geriatric Psychiatrist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. ASHIK ANSAR, M.D., Ph.D

Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

340 N Middletown Rd Media PA, 19063
Write A Review

About

Dr. Ashik Ansar, MD, PhD, is an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Certified Physician Psychiatrist, a Geriatric Psychiatry fellow of the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), currently serving as a Medical Director of Geriatric Psychiatry in-patient service at 'Rejuvenations' of the Crozer Keystone Health System Network. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PECOM). Dr. Ansar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of wide ranges of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with changes in late life, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Ansar helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be identified and treated.

Education and Training

Chattogram Medical College Hospital Medical Degree 0

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Psychiatry

Dr. ASHIK ANSAR, M.D., Ph.D's Practice location

Crozer Health Psychiatry - Upland

340 N Middletown Rd -
Media, PA 19063
Get Direction
https://www.crozerhealth.org/providers/profiles/a/ashik-ansar-md-phd/

1 Medical Center Blvd POB I, Suite 407 -
Chester, PA 19013
Get Direction
New patients: 610-874-5257

3535 MARKET STREET 2ND FLOOR -
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Get Direction
New patients: 215-746-7248

Dr. ASHIK ANSAR, M.D., Ph.D's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Media Releases

Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Ashik Ansar, who serves patients in Upland, Pennsylvania.

A trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Ansar currently works at Crozer Health Psychiatry – Upland in Pennsylvania. He also has admitting privileges at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Springfield Hospital, and Taylor Hospital.

With a focus on geriatric psychiatry, Dr. Ansar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of wide ranges of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. He helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be identified and treated.

Academically, he graduated with his medical degree from Chattogram Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh. He has about 6 years of functional neuroimaging research background in detecting early functional brain changes in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. He completed his PhD from the Department of Nuclear Medicine & Department of Psychiatry in Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan. Upon relocating to the United States, he performed his residency at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and Completed post doctoral fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry from University of Pennsylvania (UPENN). He is a board certified fellow of ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and AAGP (American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry). 

Among his academic appointments, Dr. Ansar is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PECOM). Dr. Ansar is a faculty member of the Psychiatric Residency Program at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Pennsylvania. He is the Medical Director at Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit at Crozer Chester Medical Center. 

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

Recommended Articles

  • When Do the Symptoms of Autism Begin to Surface?

    Autism is a developmental disorder that affects children as early as infancy. It is usually characterized by delay in or deviation from standard patterns of development, primarily in areas such as social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and interests.A lifelong condition, the exact...

  • What Specialists Can Conduct Cognitive Behavioral Therapies?

    When you are in a challenging situation that affects your behavior or thinking, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you achieve peace within yourself by breaking down your situation into five different parts:...

  • St. John's Wort: Benefits, Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

    St. John's wort is basically a plant which existed only in Europe, but today the plant can be found in USA and also some parts of Canada. The plant has oval-shaped leaves and golden-yellow flowers. The plant is attractive to look at having colorful petals and the colors of the flower are a mixed of...

  • What Are Delusions: Types, Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    What are delusions?Delusions are untrue and unrealistic beliefs of a person. A delusion separates the person from reality and imagination. It was previously known as "paranoid disorder", which is a type of serious mental disorder. People with this disorder usually experience delusions associated...

  • Mothers With Depression can Affect Their Children's Sleeping Patterns

    A study published in the journal, Child Development, suggests that mothers who show signs of depression, or mothers who are depressed, are more likely to disrupt sleeping routine of their baby. In this study, researchers monitored mothers throughout the night, while they tended to their children....

  • How Is ADHD Diagnosed?

    If you think the symptoms you’re experiencing are related to the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may need to consult your medical practitioner. If you’re bothered by your child’s condition, it would be wise talking to the teachers before seeking medical attention. This...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

501 NORTH LANSDOWNE AVE DREXEL HILL PA 19026

340 Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
Head southeastRestricted usage road
89 ft
Turn left toward PA-352 S/Middletown RdRestricted usage road
489 ft
Turn right onto PA-352 S/Middletown RdContinue to follow PA-352 S
1.1 mi
Turn right toward US-1 N (signs for US-1)
220 ft
Take the ramp to US-1 N
154 ft
Turn right onto US-1 N
0.2 mi
Take the US-1 N ramp to Springfield
0.3 mi
Continue straight onto US-1 N
5.6 mi
Slight right onto State Rd
2.2 mi
Turn right onto N Lansdowne AvePass by Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (on the right)
0.4 mi
Turn left onto Keystone Ave
180 ft
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
39 ft
501 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, USA

10.0 miSee direction

CROZER CHESTER MEDICAL CENTERl

ONE MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD UPLAND PA 19013

340 Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
Head southeastRestricted usage road
89 ft
Turn left toward PA-352 S/Middletown RdRestricted usage road
489 ft
Turn right onto PA-352 S/Middletown RdContinue to follow PA-352 SPass by Burger King (on the left in 4.3 mi)
5.9 mi
Turn right onto W 22nd St
0.4 mi
Turn left to stay on W 22nd St
400 ft
Turn left onto Upland Ave
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Seminary Ave
440 ft
Turn leftDestination will be on the right
269 ft
Crozer Chester Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA 19013, USA

6.7 miSee direction

RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

1068 WEST BALTIMORE PIKE MEDIA PA 19063

340 Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
Head southeastRestricted usage road
89 ft
Turn left toward Middletown RdRestricted usage road
489 ft
Turn right onto Middletown Rd
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Pennell Rd
0.4 mi
Turn left onto W Baltimore Pike
0.3 mi
Turn right
0.2 mi
Continue straight
144 ft
Slight right
98 ft
Keep rightDestination will be on the right
26 ft
1068 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063, USA

1.1 miSee direction

DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

501 NORTH LANSDOWNE AVE DREXEL HILL PA 19026

Head northeast 484 ft
Turn right onto Upland Avenue 1135 ft
Continue straight onto East 14th Street 1410 ft
Turn left 184 ft
Continue straight onto Providence Avenue (PA 320) 4781 ft
Continue straight onto Chester Road (PA 320) 1.2 mi
Continue straight onto South Chester Road (PA 320) 5084 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Chester Road (PA 320) 1.0 mi
Go straight onto East Baltimore Pike 1.9 mi
Turn left onto South Bishop Avenue 4073 ft
Continue straight onto Garrett Rd 2958 ft
Continue straight onto Garrett Road 1.3 mi
Turn left onto North Lansdowne Avenue 1218 ft
Turn right 191 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

9.5 miSee direction

MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAUl

100 LANCASTER AVE WYNNEWOOD PA 19096

Head northeast 484 ft
Turn right onto Upland Avenue 1135 ft
Continue straight onto East 14th Street 1410 ft
Turn left 184 ft
Continue straight onto Providence Avenue (PA 320) 4781 ft
Continue straight onto Chester Road (PA 320) 1.2 mi
Continue straight onto South Chester Road (PA 320) 5084 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Chester Road (PA 320) 1.0 mi
Go straight onto East Baltimore Pike 2.1 mi
Continue straight onto West Baltimore Avenue 2.1 mi
Turn left onto North Lansdowne Avenue 3464 ft
Turn right onto East Plumstead Avenue 3147 ft
Continue straight onto Marshall Road 1.2 mi
Turn left onto South Cobbs Creek Parkway 1.9 mi
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue (US 30) 2200 ft
Continue straight onto East Lancaster Avenue (US 30) 1380 ft
Turn left 1185 ft
Turn left 475 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

14.3 miSee direction

RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

1068 WEST BALTIMORE PIKE MEDIA PA 19063

Head northeast 484 ft
Turn right onto Upland Avenue 1135 ft
Continue straight onto East 14th Street 979 ft
Turn left onto Edgmont Avenue (PA 352) 2.5 mi
Continue straight onto South New Middletown Road (PA 352) 2.0 mi
Continue straight onto S New Middletown Rd (PA 352) 345 ft
Continue straight onto South New Middletown Road (PA 352) 4159 ft
Take the ramp on the right 313 ft
Turn right onto Baltimore Pike (US 1) 2704 ft
Turn left 281 ft
Turn left 547 ft
Keep left at the fork 249 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

6.7 miSee direction

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107

Head south on North 36th Street 100 ft
Turn left onto Market Street (PA 3) 762 ft
Turn right onto South 34th Street 1994 ft
Turn left onto Spruce Street 255 ft
Make a slight right onto South Street 1.5 mi
Turn left onto South Broad Street (PA 611) 1688 ft
Turn right onto Locust Street 1479 ft
Turn left onto South 11th Street 854 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

2.9 miSee direction

PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl

51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104

Head south on North 36th Street 100 ft
Turn right onto Market Street (PA 3) 1096 ft
Turn right onto North 38th Street (US 13) 275 ft
Turn left onto Filbert Street 355 ft
Turn right onto Saunders Street 277 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

2104 ftSee direction

HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102

Head south on North 36th Street 100 ft
Turn left onto Market Street (PA 3) 3691 ft
Turn left onto Schuykill Avenue 700 ft
Take the ramp on the right 868 ft
Keep right at the fork 778 ft
Merge left onto Vine Street Expressway (I 676) 3486 ft
Take the ramp on the right 546 ft
Make a slight left 489 ft
Go straight onto Vine Street 60 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

2.0 miSee direction