Dr. Fahim Fahim M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
3517 Brandon Avenue Southwest Roanoke Virginia, 24018About
Dr. Fahim Fahim practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Fahim evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Fahim seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
MD at Sind Medical College
Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan 1988
Karachi Medical and Dental College, University Of Karachi 1988
Sind Medical College 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research -
Awards
- Psychiatrist of the Year by the Department of Psychiatry- 2011
- Voted First position by patient in Our Health Magazine In Roanoke, Virginia
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
Fellowships
- 2 Year Child Psychology Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2000-2002
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists
Articles and Publications
Participated in Field Trials of DSM-5
What do you attribute your success to?
Parental influence and family support.
Teaching and speaking
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Psychological Association
Dr. Fahim Fahim M.D.'s Practice location
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