Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda for Adolescent Medicine, Migraine Treatment, Depression Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda?

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Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda has been recommended by 113 patients and has recieved stories from 92 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda's education qualification?

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Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry).

Question 4

What does Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda specialises in ?

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Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda have?

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Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda?

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Dr Akshatha is a well-known Psychiatrist who has given numerous eloquent television programs regarding mental health. She is known to be articulate and precise in her communications. She has completed her MBBS and MD in Psychiatry from Sri Siddhartha Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Tumkur, Karnataka.. 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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