Dr. Ahmed Faheem, MD
Psychiatry ·
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Age 70
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Dr. Ahmed Faheem, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Beckley, WV and has been practicing for 40 years. He graduated from Aligarh Muslim University / J.L.N. Medical College in 1970 and specializes in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
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Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
very high
more than 99% of peers
Schizoaffective Disorder
very high
more than 99% of peers
Bipolar Disorder
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Faheem "Appalachian Psychiatric Services in Beckley, WV, is a private practice in all aspects of psychiatry serving the population for over 30 years with a compassionate understanding, empathetic and caring attitude. We serve patients of all ages covering a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions with a team of multi-disciplinary staff. Our physicians and other staff members have privileges at local hospitals. Dr. Faheem is Board certified and is a Distinguished Life Fellow of APA."
3 Specialties
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
3 Board Certifications
- Addiction PsychiatryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Geriatric PsychiatryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- PsychiatryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
57 Conditions Treated
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
- Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Combination Drug Dependence
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Conversion Disorder
- Delusional Disorder
- Depressive Disorders
- Dissociative Disorder
- Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
- Factitious Disorders
- Gender Dysphoria
- Homicidal Ideation
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Munchausen Syndrome
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
- Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
- Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
- Nondependent Opioid Abuse
- Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Opioid Dependence
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Diseases
- Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
- Psychosis
- Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophreniform Disorder
- Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
- Separation Anxiety
- Somatoform Disorders
- Suicidal Ideation
- Tobacco Use Disorder
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14 Procedures
- Alcohol Testing
- Behavior Modification
- Detoxification
- Detoxification Evaluation
- Drug Testing
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Family Psychotherapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Therapy
- Psychological Testing
- Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
- Psychotherapy Services
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for West Virginia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Nizam College, Hyderabad, Ap, IndiaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1965
- Aligarh Muslim University / J.L.N. Medical CollegeMedical School | Graduated 1970
- Jn Med College HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1971
- Central/Walsgrave HospsResidency Hospital | Completed 1976
- Jn Med College HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1972
- MissouriResidency Hospital | Completed 1977
- MissouriFellowship Hospital | Completed 1978
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Faheem has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Ahmed Faheem, MD
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He is an exceptional doctor. He saved my husband's life. His counseling staff is top notch. He is caring and no nonsense. My husband has been a patient for 20 years. He has helped him tremendously. I highly recommend Dr. Faheem.
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M. Rodriguez in Beckley, WV – Jul 26, 2018
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Rarely looks at you during visit. Doesn't listen. Inappropriate care; does not review nor keep up with medications family physician orders. Says call if you need appt., before next return; requested visit, staff will not schedule visit. When walked in, was eventually seen but Dr. did not listen....Read More
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I have already recommended Dr. Faheem to my son. I consider him an excellent Psychiatrist. I have a panic disorder and He has been a tremendous help. Thank you so much Dr. Faheem & Kelly, my Counselor.
Sincerely. Carolyn Richardson Fruitland Park. FL
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7Carolyn Richardson in Fruitland Park, FL – Jan 19, 2016
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Dr. Faheem accepts 20 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Advantage HMOBlue Advantage PPOBlue Card PPOBlue Plan 65 Medicare Supplement HMOBlue Plan 65 Medicare Supplement PPOBlue TraditionalBlue Traditional PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganBlue Preferred PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MinnesotaBlue Cross Accord
- CHAMPVA
- CignaChoice Fund PPOCigna HMOCigna NetworkCigna PPOCommercial PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health CareCarelink HMOCarelink PPO
- EmblemHealthEmblem Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) HMOFirst Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health NetMedicare Advantage PFFS
- HealthSmartHealthSmart PPOPreferred Care PPO
- HumanaChoice CareChoice Care PPOChoice PPOFreedomFreedom PPOMedicare Advantage HMOTricare
- MedicaidBureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)Medicaid Assignment
- Medicaid of Kentucky
- MultiPlanMultiPlan Formost PPOMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPOWorker's Compensation WC
- TricareTriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCareUnited HealthcareUnited Healthcare HMO
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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