
Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
901 W Jefferson St Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Santosh Shrestha is a psychiatrist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Shrestha is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shrestha diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shrestha 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. Shrestha treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
College of Medical Sciences
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Dementia
Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 901 W Jefferson St
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- Malathi Pilla901 W Jefferson St Springfield IL 62702
- Dr. Johnathon Prentice Yost M.D.901 W Jefferson St Springfield IL 62702
- Dr. Rajeev Kandukuri MD701 N 1st St Springfield IL 62702
- Dr. Subodh Jain MD901 W Jefferson St Springfield IL 62702
Nearest Hospitals
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
701 N FIRST ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62781TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568