Rajdip Barman, MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
1401 W Central Park Ave Davenport IA, 52804About
Dr. Rajdip Barman is a double board-certified psychiatrist (both adult and geriatric psychiatry) practicing in Davenport, IA. Dr. Barman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment 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 change, stress, dementia, anxiety, and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Barman helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
Virginia-Tech Carilion MD 2016
Harvard Medical School Geriatric PsychiatryFellowship 2017
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Geriatric Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
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Does long-term use of Xanax cause dementia?
Xanax and medications similar to Xanax (Benzodiazepines) do increase the risk of cognitive deficit, habit formation, tolerance, depression, confusion and falls especially with aging. PTSD itself increases the risk of cognitive deficit and hence a person who has been diagnosed with PTSD and also taking Benzodiazepine like Xanax will be more vulnerable to develop dementia. Having said that, every individual is different and should be assessed case by case. If your doctor has a concern, there must would be a reason behind it. In general, Xanax is recommended for anxiety as a short-term basis, not for several months unless there are other indications to continue. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director & Chair Genesis Health System, Behavioral Health 2020 - Present
- Assistant Professor & Clerkship Director Berkeley Medical Center, WVU Medicine 2017 - 2020
Awards
- Outstanding Resident Research 2016 Virginia-Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Outstanding Resident of the Year 2016 Virginia-Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Outstanding Resident Research 2015 Virginia-Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Award for Practice-Based Learning & Improvements 2015 Virginia-Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- Third place in poster presentation 2015 Association for Academic Psychiatry Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas
- First place in poster presentation 2015 St. Albans’ annual conference, Roanoke, Virginia
- Third place in poster presentation 2014 Psychiatry Society of Virginia Fall meeting, Chantilly, VA
- First place in poster presentation 2013 Psychiatry Society of Virginia Fall meeting, Portsmouth, VA
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Akhil Bharat Vivekananda Yuva Mahamandal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Fellowships
- Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School (Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship) (2017)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Areas of research
Late-Onset PTSD
Impact of Patient Suicide on Psychiatrist and Trainees
Inappropriate antibiotic use in UTI
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