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Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 66
Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD
2.5 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD
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Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 66
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Chakilum graduated from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Barkatulla Vishwavidyalaya in 1982 and completed a residency at Institute Of Living Hospital.Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Merrillville, IN and has 42 years experience. Dr. Chakilum currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital. Dr. Chakilum has experience treating conditions like Homicidal Ideation, Suicidal Ideation and Major Depressive Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chakilum received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Chakilum's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chakilum also speaks Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Chakilum is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Homicidal Ideation
Suicidal Ideation
Major Depressive Disorder
Homicidal Ideation
Suicidal Ideation
Major Depressive Disorder
Homicidal Ideation
Suicidal Ideation
Major Depressive Disorder
ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Anxiety
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Autism
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Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Eating Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Impulse Control Disorders
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Phobia
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Group Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Anorexia
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Binge Eating Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Delusional Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Marijuana Addiction
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Dependence
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Tobacco Use Disorder
Psychiatric Evaluation

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1409 E 84th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 794-2000
  2. 2 Linden Oaks Medical Group
    1335 N Mill St Ste 100, Naperville, IL 60563
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 305-5500
  3. 3 Office
    8400 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 794-2000
  4. 4 Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
    1400 E Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 837-9000

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2.5
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1 Star (8)

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May 02, 2018
We really like Dr. Chakilum! He actually talks to my son and asks questions.
WARRENVILLE — May 02, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Barkatulla Vishwavidyalaya
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Institute Of Living Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chakilum's profile.

Dr. Chakilum frequently treats the following conditions: Homicidal Ideation, Suicidal Ideation and Major Depressive Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD is affiliated with Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shyamsunder Chakilum, MD holds board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

    403 E 1st St, Dixon, IL