- Psychiatrists
- VA
- Emporia, VA
- Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD
Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD
Psychiatry•Male•Age 70
Psychiatry
Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Emporia, VA and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Delhi / Maulana Azad Medical College medical school in 1975. He is affiliated with Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. His office is not accepting new patients.

Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
727 N Main St Emporia, VA 23847 ()Make an Appointment
(434) 348-4422Telehealth available
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Dr. Sood's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Sood treats Bipolar Disorder more than 84% of his peers
Dr. Sood treats this condition more than 84% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Sood treats Schizoaffective Disorder more than 84% of his peers
Dr. Sood treats this condition more than 84% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Sood treats Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder more than 83% of his peers
Dr. Sood treats this condition more than 83% of his peers
Dr. Sood's conditions and procedures:
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
- Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
- Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
- Antipsychotic Medication Therapy (Inpatient Only)
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavior Modification
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Conduct Disorder
- Counseling Services
- Delusional Disorder
- Dementia or Depression Screening
- Developmental and Learning Disorders
- Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Eating Disorders
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Family Psychotherapy
- Gender Dysphoria
- Group Psychotherapy
- Homicidal Ideation
- Lithium Therapy (Inpatient Only)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Mania
- Medication Management
- Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
- Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
- Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
- Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
- Nondependent Opioid Abuse
- Personality Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Therapy
- Psychological Evaluation
- Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
- Psychopharmacologic Treatment
- Psychosis
- Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
- Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
- Psychotherapy for Crisis
- Psychotherapy Services
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Tobacco Use Disorder
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Dr. Sood accepts
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Dr. Sood accepts the following insurance:
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Balanced-VA PPO
- BlueCare-VA
- BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
- Bronze OAEPO-VA
- Bronze-VA PPO
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Essential KeyCare-VA
- Gold OAEPO-VA
- Gold-VA PPO
- HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers-VA HMO
- Healthy Virginian
- Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
- Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
- Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
- Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
- Individual KeyCare-VA
- KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
- KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
- KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
- KeyCare-VA POS
- KeyCare-VA PPO
- Lumenos HSA-VA
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Option I-VA
- Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
- Pathway X Tier Hosp HealthKeepers DirectAccess VA
- Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
- Platinum OAEPO-VA
- Platinum-VA PPO
- Silver OAEPO-VA
- Silver-VA PPO
- The Local Choice-VA
- Virginia Advantage
- Virginia Basic
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthKeepers HMO
- KeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Choice Advantage
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- CareOregon
- Medicaid
- CareSource
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- 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
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- 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
Dr. Sood's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sood
3.6
Based on 9 ratings
5 Stars | 44.44444444444444% | (4) |
4 Stars | 11.11111111111111% | (1) |
3 Stars | 11.11111111111111% | (1) |
2 Stars | 22.22222222222222% | (2) |
1 Star | 11.11111111111111% | (1) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Psychiatry
- Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology)
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry
- Sleep Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD offer telehealth services?
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What are Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Sood frequently treats Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Sood treats.
Where is Dr. Rakesh Sood, MD's office located?
Dr. Sood's office is located at 727 N Main St, Emporia, VA 23847. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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