Dr. Prakash Merai M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3405 Mike Padgett Hwy Augusta GA, 30906Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Prakash Merai is a psychiatrist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Merai is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Merai diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Merai may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Merai treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Zambia School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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TRINITY HOSPITAL OF AUGUSTAl
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1350 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA GA 30901