Dr. Maher Astwani MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
701 14th Avenue Albany GA, 31701About
Dr. Maher Astwani is a psychiatrist practicing in Albany, GA. Dr. Astwani is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Astwani diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Astwani 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. Astwani treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1979
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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