Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD

Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD

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Age 66
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Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Emporia, VA and has been practicing for 31 years. He graduated from University Of Delhi / Maulana Azad Medical College in 1975 and specializes in psychiatry and sleep medicine (psychiatry & neurology).
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SOUTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

727 N Main St

Emporia, VA 23847

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareOregon
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Community Health Choice
  • Coventry Health Care
  • + 22 More

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Top Care Areas

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Sleep Apnea
very high
more than 99% of peers
Sleep Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
Bipolar Disorder
very high
more than 98% of peers

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2  Specialties

  • Psychiatry
  • Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology)

2  Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
  • Sleep Medicine
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*

74  Conditions Treated

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18  Procedures

  • ADHD Testing
  • Antipsychotic Medication Therapy (Inpatient Only)
  • Behavior Modification
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Counseling Services
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
  • Family Psychotherapy
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Lithium Therapy (Inpatient Only)
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychiatric Medication Therapy
  • Psychopharmacologic Treatment
  • Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
  • Psychotherapy for Crisis
  • Psychotherapy Services
  • 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

  • University Of Delhi / Maulana Azad Medical College
    Medical School | Graduated 1975
  • Irwin Hospital
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1976
  • University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Med
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1985
  • Warlingham Park Hospitalumkc
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1983
  • Harwich District Hospital
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1980
  • Irwin Hospital
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1977
  • Worcester Royal Infirmary
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1981
  • Ohio State Hospital
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1987

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Sood has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Sood's Reviews

3.6
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Sood to family and friends
8 total reviews
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Likelihood to Recommend (8)

  • 5
    (4)
  • 4
    (1)
  • 3
    (0)
  • 2
    (2)
  • 1
    (1)

Dr. Sood's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    VERY GOOD

  • Explains condition(s) well

    VERY GOOD

  • Answers questions

    VERY GOOD

  • Time well spent

    VERY GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    VERY GOOD

  • Explains condition(s) well

    VERY GOOD

  • Answers questions

    VERY GOOD

  • Time well spent

    VERY GOOD
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Dr. Sood accepts 31 insurance carriers

  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    Medicaid
  • Anthem
    Pathway X Tier Hosp HealthKeepers DirectAccess VA
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    HealthKeepers HMO
    KeyCare PPO
  • CareOregon
    Medicaid
  • CareSource
    Medicaid
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Community Health Choice
    Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
    Southern Health PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Virginia
    Coventry Health Care of Virginia HMO
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
    GEHA
  • Health Net
    Medicaid
  • HealthPlus
    Medicaid
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
    Medicaid
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    Medicaid
  • Husky Health
    Medicaid
  • inHealth
    Medicaid
  • INTotal Health
    Medicaid
  • Magellan Health Services
  • Medica
    Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Midwest Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare
    Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
  • Optima Health
  • Peach State Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
    Medicaid
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
    Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthCare
    Medicaid
    United Healthcare
  • Wellcare of Georgia
    Medicaid
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Dr. Sood's affiliated hospitals

Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
727 N Main St
Emporia, VA 23847
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