Dr. Hajer Ben Cheikh
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Hajr Ben Cheikh earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she worked with refugee populations and participated in global health initiatives in Haiti. She completed her psychiatry residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, serving as inpatient chief resident. Dr. Ben Cheikh has experience across diverse settings including inpatient units, PHPs, IOPs, collaborative care, academic and community clinics, and perinatal mental health. Dr. Ben Cheikh values open communication, transparency, and collaboration, and she takes a friendly, supportive approach to patient care.
She practices evidence-based medicine with a minimalist perspective on pharmacologic treatment, often preferring single agents that can address multiple concerns when clinically appropriate. Dr. Ben Cheikh approaches care holistically, considering diagnoses, comorbidities, social background, and lifestyle
Initial sessions focus on diagnostic clarity, with treatment goals developed collaboratively. Follow-ups center on patient priorities, emphasizing shared goals and personalized strategies for meaningful progress.
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Highmark
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Humana
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Dr. Hajer Ben Cheikh
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Pennsylvania / MD491619 Hajer Ben Cheikh
- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Doctor of Medicine, Graduated 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Hajer Ben Cheikh
Psychiatrist, MD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Hajer Ben Cheikh
Psychiatrist, MD
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Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Psychodynamic
- Supportive Therapy
Dr. Hajer Ben Cheikh
Psychiatrist, MD
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