Dr. Tahira Akbar, MD
Psychiatrist
At a glance
Works at Talkiatry
Speaks English
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Popular visit reasons
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Medication Management
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
More about Dr. Tahira Akbar, MD
Dr. Tahira Akbar specializes in adult psychiatry, she completed her four years of residency training at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus NJ and additional two years of geriatric psychiatry fellowship from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. During her final year of the of residency training, she was appointed as the chief of research. She utilized her extensive research experience to guide and mentor her fellow residents. Under her supervision the program submitted maximum number of research papers and presented medical posters to various psychiatric platforms including American Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Akbar was introduced to tele-psychiatry during the second year of her fellowship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She appreciated that tele-psychiatry allowed her to continue to serve her patients in the comfort of their own homes. During the challenging times of social distancing, she recognized the importance of collaborative care involving family members, social workers, medical team, and therapist to work together in the best interest of her patients while protecting their privacy and individuality.
Dr. Akbar has excellent communication skills, she believes that an open communication is essential for any relationship to prosper especially that of doctor-patient relationship. She provides a comforting environment for her patients to be able to express their needs and encourages feedback while preparing their individual treatment plan. She is experienced in providing psychiatric care to all age groups while her clinical interest focuses on taking care of adults and geriatric population. Dr. Akbar emphases on medication management utilizing a multidisciplinary methodology when treating each patient based on their requirements and tailoring treatment appropriately.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Windsor University School of Medicine - St. Kitts Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry
Practice
Professional memberships
American Psychiatric Association
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1396126652
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What practice does Dr. Tahira Akbar work with?
Dr. Tahira Akbar works with Talkiatry.
What languages does Dr. Tahira Akbar speak?
Dr. Tahira Akbar speaks English.