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Dr. Mark Sakran, MD

Dr. Mark Sakran, MD

Psychiatrist
MD
Dr. Mark Sakran was born and raised in Fairfax, Va. He received his Bachelors of Science in Biology from George Mason University and obtained his Doctorate in Medicine from The University of Saint Eustatius School of Medicine. He completed his General Adult Psychiatry residency at Hennepin-Regions Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota and his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry sub-specialty training at Georgetown. Dr. Sakran enjoys working with families and strives to thoroughly understand the needs of each of his clients. He approaches treatment by focusing not just on the individual, but rather by working closely with all those involved in his patients’ lives to create a personal and effective treatment plan unique to each client. He has extensive training and experience in treating a wide array of disorders including ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, OCD, Bipolar, anxiety and depressive disorders. He does individualized parent coaching sessions for infants and toddlers, as well as offers assessments and second opinion evaluations of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Sakran always cautiously weighs the risks vs. benefits of utilizing medications, and only does so when necessary to support other nonpharmacologic interventions.

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Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Mark Sakran

Dr. Mark Sakran was born and raised in Fairfax, Va. He received his Bachelors of Science in Biology from George Mason University and obtained his Doctorate in Medicine from The University of Saint Eustatius School of Medicine. He completed his General Adult Psychiatry residency at Hennepin-Regions Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota and his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry sub-specialty training at Georgetown. Dr. Sakran enjoys working with families and strives to thoroughly understand the needs of each of his clients. He approaches treatment by focusing not just on the individual, but rather by working closely with all those involved in his patients’ lives to create a personal and effective treatment plan unique to each client. He has extensive training and experience in treating a wide array of disorders including ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, OCD, Bipolar, anxiety and depressive disorders. He does individualized parent coaching sessions for infants and toddlers, as well as offers assessments and second opinion evaluations of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Sakran always cautiously weighs the risks vs. benefits of utilizing medications, and only does so when necessary to support other nonpharmacologic interventions.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression
Migraine
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Worry
Depression
Migraine
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - American University of Integrative Sciences School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • George Mason University (Bachelor’s)
  • Hennepin County Medical Center, Residency in General Adult Psychiatry
  • Regions Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry
  • Georgetown University Medical Center, Residency in Child Adolescent Psychiatry

NPI number

1922327196

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Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Sakran have?

Dr. Mark Sakran is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mark Sakran?

Dr. Mark Sakran frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mark Sakran on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Mark Sakran speak?

Dr. Mark Sakran speaks English.

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