Gopal Kumar Rakesh, Psychiatrist
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Gopal Kumar Rakesh

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

813 Marilee Glen Ct Durham NC, 27705
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About

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

Education and Training

University of Calicut

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Psychiatry

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association, International Neuromodulation Society, Indo-American Psychiatric Association

Articles and Publications

  • Published 55 Citations

What do you attribute your success to?

  • He loves what he does and is able to utilize his passion so he never feels as though he is at work. He considers himself very lucky.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Listening to Music

Favorite professional publications

  • The American Journal of Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry Journal

Gopal Kumar Rakesh's Practice location

813 Marilee Glen Ct -
Durham, NC 27705
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