17 Results forAddiction Psychiatrists near Norristown, PA
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatrists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Addiction Psychiatrists
An addiction psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and the mental health conditions that accompany it. Addiction psychiatrists treat people of all ages who have addictions to illegal drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications complicated by coexisting mental health disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
An addiction psychiatrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history, history of substances the patient is using or has used, and mental health status
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Diagnoses psychiatric diseases and conditions including substance addiction, depression, dementia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and eating disorder
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Assesses a person’s ability to perform everyday living activities, such as eating, dressing and driving
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests
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Provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment and addiction therapy, such as talk therapy. In some cases, the doctor will refer patients to a dedicated addiction therapist for more frequent counseling sessions.
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Prescribes medications, helps manage their usage, determines if the medication is working, and monitors side effects
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Provides detoxification treatment to safely wean patients off the substances
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Consults with other members of a patient’s medical team including primary care doctors, neurologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, home healthcare nurses, and occupational therapists
- Conducts involuntary commitment and psychiatric treatment when necessary
Addiction psychiatrists may also be known by the following names: addictionologist, addiction doctor, and substance abuse doctor.
There are 17 specialists practicing Addiction Psychiatry in Norristown, PA with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Norristown, PA with affiliated Addiction Psychiatry specialists, including Bryn Mawr Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Lankenau Medical Center.
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Dr. Orlando Davis, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1100 Powell StNorristown, PA 194010.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Hector Colon-Rivera, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry130 S Bryn Mawr AveBryn Mawr, PA 190106.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1084 E Lancaster Ave Ste 304Bryn Mawr, PA 190106.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Danish, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry987 Old Eagle School Rd Ste 719Wayne, PA 190874.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Jonathan Beatty, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry6 E Willow Grove AvePhiladelphia, PA 191187.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Spiro Kassis, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry40 W GERMANTOWN PIKENorristown, PA 194012.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aazaz Haq, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry100 Eagleville RdNorristown, PA 194034.9 miles awayDr. Jonathan Shack Jr, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry722 E Butler PikeAmbler, PA 190029.4 miles awayDr. Jonathan Indik, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry426 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 200Fort Washington, PA 190347.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Michael Ascher, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry526 MANOR RDWynnewood, PA 190967.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Thomas Riordan, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1030 E Lancaster Ave Ste L10Bryn Mawr, PA 190106.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Roger Cambor, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1062 E Lancaster Ave Ste 26Bryn Mawr, PA 190106.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Neal Shore, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry1062 E Lancaster Ave Ste 9Bryn Mawr, PA 190106.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Thambipillai Sureshkumar, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry722 E Butler PikeAmbler, PA 190029.4 miles awayDr. Charles Giannasio, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry900 Lenmar Dr Ste BBlue Bell, PA 194224.6 miles awayDr. Iradj Maany, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry523 Plymouth Rd Ste 215Plymouth Meeting, PA 194622.4 miles awayDr. Elena Del Busto, MD
Specialty: Addiction Psychiatry130 S Bryn Mawr AveBryn Mawr, PA 190106.7 miles away