Dr. Ghassan Bitar MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
11221 N Jason Dr Dunlap Illinois, 61525About
Ghassan Bitar, MD, is an established psychiatrist in Peoria, IL. He received his medical degree at Damascus University in Damascus, Syria, served his psychiatry residency at Rosalind Franklin University, and conducted his fellowship training at The University of Illinois at Chicago. Associated with OSF Medical Group and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, he specializes in general psychiatry, adult mental health, consultations, and outpatient psychiatry. Dr. Bitar is board-certified in psychiatry with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a professional member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1992
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Ghassan Bitar MD's Expert Contributions
Is it safe for me to conceive if I am on antidepressants?
You need to discuss with your doctor who prescribed the antidepressants and with your obstetrician. Antidepressants might have negative effects during pregnancy. It is possible that your doctor might be able to wean the antidepressants before you conceive or if you absolutely need to be on antidepressants, then you will be monitored closely by your doctor and the obstetrician. READ MORE
Fellowships
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, always looking to learn new things, being flexible and always doing his best.
Hobbies / Sports
- Soccer, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Neuropsychiatric Association
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