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Dr. Yakir Vaks, MD

Psychiatry* Age 45
Dr. Yakir Vaks, MD
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Dr. Yakir Vaks, MD

Psychiatry* Age 45
Towson, MD
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Yakir Vaks, MD is a Psychiatrist in Towson, MD.

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Dr. Yakir Vaks, MD is a Psychiatrist in Towson, MD. Dr. Vaks currently practices at Practice. Dr. Vaks has experience treating conditions like Drug Withdrawal, Tobacco Withdrawal and Alcohol Withdrawal among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Vaks' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Vaks is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

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Drug Withdrawal
Tobacco Withdrawal
Alcohol Withdrawal
Drug Withdrawal
Tobacco Withdrawal
Alcohol Withdrawal
Drug Withdrawal
Tobacco Withdrawal
Alcohol Withdrawal
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Tobacco Use Disorder
ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Anxiety
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Cocaine Addiction
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Homicidal Ideation
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Personality Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Suicidal Ideation
Psychiatric Evaluation
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Autism
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Binge Eating Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Combination Drug Dependence
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Conversion Disorder
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Delusional Disorder
Dementia
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Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Dystonia
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Eating Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Gambling Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Hallucinogen Dependence
Hypochondriasis
Impulse Control Disorders
Manic Disorder
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Munchausen Syndrome
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Withdrawal
Panic Disorder
Phobia
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Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Somatoform Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Maryland POS
    BlueChoice Advantage POS
    HealthBlue PPO
    BluePreferred PPO
  • PPOBlue PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
    Blue High Performance Network
    BCBS PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Small Group Maryland HMO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Choice Advantage
    Blue Preferred PPO
    CareFirst Maryland POS
    HealthyBlue HMO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sheppard Pratt Hospital
    6501 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 938-3000
  2. 2 Prospect CCMC LLC
    1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 447-2000
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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Specialties*
Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bergen Regional Medical Center
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania
    2013
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Yakir Vaks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vaks' profile.

Dr. Vaks frequently treats the following conditions: Drug Withdrawal, Tobacco Withdrawal and Alcohol Withdrawal. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Yakir Vaks, MD holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry.