Dr. Akif Khawaja
Psychiatrist, MD
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Flowood, MS 39232
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Akif A. Khawaja M.D. is a Clinical General Psychiatrist. He has worked in this field since graduating and obtaining his residency from the University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Neurology and Behavioral Sciences in 1996. He has worked mostly with adults ranging from 18 to 90 years of age. He has served as a director of Intensive Outpatient Programs in the state of Mississippi. He currently focuses on medical management of patients above 50 years of age and has served as a director of Geriatric Psychiatric Units.
He has a particular interest in treating mood, anxiety, and cognitive disorders, including ADHD. Patients working with him can expect thorough and detailed appointments, as he places special emphasis on gathering comprehensive medical and psychiatric histories, including specific dates of past treatments.
During initial visits, he carefully reviews previous medical interventions, particularly procedures such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). His approach prioritizes thorough evaluations to ensure accurate diagnoses. He strongly believes that honesty is essential for achieving the best possible treatment outcomes.
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Finances
Payment Methods
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- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
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- ComPsych
- Humana
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Dr. Akif Khawaja
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Mississippi / 14665 Akif Khawaja
- Dow Medical College Foreign - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Akif Khawaja
Psychiatrist, MD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Anxiety
- ADHD
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Location
Additional Location
New York, NY 10001
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