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Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry500 University Drive, C5603, Hershey, PA 17033 map
A child psychiatrist in Hershey, Dr. Ankur Patel cares for psychological well-being in children and teenagers.
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ankur S. Patel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
500 University Drive, C5603, Hershey, PA 17033
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Ankur Patel graduated from M. P. Shah Medical College before completing a residency in Psychiatry at Rutgers- New Jersey Medical School.
Dr. Patel has one office in Pennsylvania where he specializes in Child Psychiatry and Psychiatry.
Specialties
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Child Psychiatry
Child psychiatry is a specialized field of medicine that offers care for the mental well-being of children and teenagers up until the time of adulthood. The specific psychological needs of children may require specialized treatment plans that incorporate medication management and the inclusion of parents and other family members who are an active presence in the child's life.
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Psychiatry
Psychiatrists are primary care physicians for the mind. Dr. Patel works on treating the overall psychological well-being in patients, capable of detecting and managing the several kinds of psychological illness. These might include depressive disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorders, for instance. Dr. Patel offers solutions ranging from medication management plans to specific kinds of therapy.
Special Interests
- Addiction
- Adult Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescents
- Neuropsychiatry
- Psychotherapy
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Rutgers- New Jersey Medical School
Residency in Psychiatry
Languages Spoken
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
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