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Dr. Raja Akbar, MD

Psychiatry* Age 75
Dr. Raja Akbar, MD
2.3 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Raja Akbar, MD

Psychiatry* Age 75
Waterloo, IA
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19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Raja Akbar, MD is a Psychiatrist in Waterloo, IA.

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Dr. Akbar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Raja Akbar, MD is a Psychiatrist in Waterloo, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Akbar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital Sumner and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Anxiety, Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia) and Chronic Depression (Dysthymia) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Akbar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anxiety
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Anxiety
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Anxiety
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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Adjustment Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
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Major Depressive Disorder
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Psychiatric Evaluation
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Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Group Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

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Locations

  1. 1 Psychiatric Associates of Northeast Iowa PC
    146 W Dale St Ste 101, Waterloo, IA 50703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 233-3351
  2. 2 Office
    164 W Dale St Ste 6B, Waterloo, IA 50703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 226-2106
  3. 3 Cedar Valley Mental Health Center
    111 10th St SW, Waverly, IA 50677
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 352-2064
  4. 4 Iowa Health Physicians
    1824 W 8th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 277-0992

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2.3
Based on 9 Reviews
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Specialties*
Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Raja Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Anxiety, Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia) and Chronic Depression (Dysthymia). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Raja Akbar, MD is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital Sumner and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Raja Akbar, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Memorial Hospital Sumner

    909 W 1st St, Sumner, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA