Question 1

Where does Dr. Asgar Alam practice?

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Dr. Asgar Alam practices at Dr. Alam's Clinic - Periyamet.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Asgar Alam?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Asgar Alam for Alcohol De-addiction Treatment, Insomnia Treatment, Addiction Management. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Asgar Alam's education qualification?

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Dr. Asgar Alam has the following qualifications - M.D. (Psychiatry), MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Asgar Alam specialises in ?

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Dr. Asgar Alam specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Asgar Alam have?

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Dr. Asgar Alam has an overall experience of 11 years. View where has Dr. Asgar Alam practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Asgar Alam?

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Dr. Asgar Alam is a Psychiatrist in Periyamet, Chennai and has an experience of 11 years in this field. Dr. Asgar Alam practices at Dr. Alam's Clinic in Periyamet, Chennai and Westminster Health Care in Nungambakkam, Chennai. He completed M.D. (Psychiatry) from Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute in 2015 and MBBS from Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute in 2009. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Alcohol De-addiction Treatment,Insomnia Treatment,Addiction Management,Depression Treatment and Mood Disorder etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist is a medical physician who specializes in the care and treatment of mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. A psychiatrist is involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental diseases like anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and developmental disabilities.

Question 8

Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?

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Psychiatrists and psychologists are medical professionals offering different services. Psychologists receive graduate training in psychology and pursue either Ph.D or PsyD or clinical psychology. Psychiatrists are physicians with specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.

Question 9

When should one consult a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist deals with the mental, emotional and behavioural aspects of human health. Whenever a person is affected by mental disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, psychiatric help is needed. Drastic changes in behaviour without any visible cause require a consultation with a psychiatrist. Mental or emotional issues due to drug addiction requires psychiatric help.

Question 10

What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?

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Any mental, emotional or behavioural issues that we face can be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists also deal with disorders caused by drug addiction. The following conditions are treated by psychiatrists: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, alcohol addiction, stress and burn-out, eating disorders & schizophrenia

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