Dr. Joseph Iskandar, DO is an adult & pediatric psychiatry specialist in Roanoke, VA and has been practicing for 8 years. He graduated from Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 and specializes in adult & pediatric psychiatry, child & adolescent psychiatry, and more.Read his story
Joseph Iskandar, D.O., F.A.P.A
2774 Electric Rd Ste A
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 344-5100
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Top Care Areas
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Anxiety
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more than 27% of peers
Major Depressive Disorder
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more than 17% of peers
Psychiatric Diseases
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more than 17% of peers
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Dr. Iskandar's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Iskandar " Dr. Iskandar received his D.O. from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 with honors. He was the recipient of several awards, including the Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health (TOUCH) Award, the Health Focus of Southwest Virginia Scholarship, and the Distinguished Student Scholar Award in Psychiatry. Dr. Iskandar then began a general psychiatry residency at Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine (VTC), followed by a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship. He received multiples award including Top Hat Award from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Practice Based Learning Award and Fellow of the Year Award from VTC. Dr. Iskandar has had articles published in leading professional journals including The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Journalof Clinical Psychopharmacology, Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, General Hospital Psychiatry, Annals of Pharmacotherapy, and others. He also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, and British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.Dr. Iskandar is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Psychiatric Society of Virginia. He is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Iskandar "Every patient is different with a unique personality and family dynamic."
9 Specialties
- Adult & Pediatric Psychiatry
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adult Psychiatry
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders
- Pediatric Psychiatry
- Psychiatry
1 Board Certifications
- PsychiatryAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
19 Conditions Treated
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depressive Disorders
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Diseases
- Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
13 Procedures
- ADHD Testing
- Adolescent Counseling
- Behavior Modification
- Family Psychotherapy
- Individual Therapy
- Marital Counseling
- Medication Management
- Outpatient Psychiatry
- Pediatric Counseling
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Therapy
- Psychopharmacologic Treatment
- Stress Management
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for 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
- Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2010
- Virginia Tech Carilion School Of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 2011
- Virginia Tech Carilion School Of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed
- Virginia Tech Carilion School Of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Iskandar has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Arabic, Egyptian
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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