Dr. Bartholomew Vereb
Child Psychiatry
New Orleans, LA
18 years experience male
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New Orleans, LA
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New Orleans, LA
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Bradenton, FL
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Bradenton, FL
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Bradenton, FL
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Dr. Vereb is committed to total health. Medication, if and when needed, is only part of the answer. During his evaluation he considers medical or physical causes for the problem. He keeps in mind nutritional issues. School and family life can be complicated, he evaluates this as well. In short, he evaluates the whole child, the whole person.
His treatment plans don’t always include medicine. But, they always include recommendations about diet, exercise, sleep, and overall wellness. At times, they may even include supplements. He looks forward to helping you achieve your very best.
Dr. Vereb is fluent in English, Slovak, and Polish.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Child Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Languages spoken
English, Polish, Slovak
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Child Psychiatry 18 years experience
No: Probably not. It is remotely possible if the father was exposed. But, more than likely, not if the grandfather. "learning disorders" in most, but not ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depends...?: So, the rigid definition is...You don't. Basically, that's why we have psychiatrists. That is, doctors who are specifically trained to tell the differ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Encopresis in a ten-year-old is a complicated issue. It's best to consult with an experienced psychiatrist first, prior to trying any treatments. Only... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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What do you mean?: "overeating" is best confronted with the help of a doctor. You may think you are overeating. But, in fact, you may not be. You have to work closely wi... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: It's not very likely. But, everyone is different. Some people may be "sensitive" enough to do so.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Research indicates that yes, children with schizophrenia show significantly more shyness. As dr. Kwok explained, this is for many reasons, some becaus... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Schizophrenia does have a genetic component. But, environmental factors do also play a significant role. So, having a sibling with the disease may inc... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But this is best determined by a psychiatrist.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely not: Iq has little, if anything, to do with adhd. If you are distracted or inattentive you may "look" like your IQ is "lower." but, this is only an illusio... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: In rare cases, yes. But not likely.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Ecstasy is a completely different drug than cocaine. Is it more addictive to teenagers than adults? Probably not. Neither drug is a good idea. In my o... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Like anything else, it depends on multiple factors. "abusing drugs, " in this context, implies a "drug problem." drug use, in and of itself, is not a ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Sketchy: As accurate as you want them to be. That is, "real" IQ tests are taken in a controlled, supervised environment. They are also interpreted by professio... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: This depends on the child, the personality, the treatment, and the circumstances.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Quite a few studies have shown that it may work well in certain kids with encopresis.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: It really depends on the child, the family, and the overall situation. It is very difficult to generalize.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on the medication, and on the person taking the medication. Some medication "work" within 45 min. Other medications can take up to a few weeks... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Commonly, ocd, tourette's, and adhd may be seen in the same patient, to varying degrees.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: Adhd is a biological condition. Tv is not.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But "yes" or "no" is too simple of an explanation. Bpd can result in a distortion of one's view of reality -- including body image. But the key word i... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Sure. Why not. But you can have anxiety attacks in a whole host of other disorders as well. Talk to your doctor!
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Marijuana can lead to a "heightened" state of awareness (paranoia). This may, in fact, precipitate a panic attack in people who are so predisposed.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Why not.: All of these "problems" exist on a spectrum. You can have asperger's, but be just as functional -- and able to choose your own particular form of "res... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Meds can be used.: In some cases medication is, in fact, used to treat ptsd. But, just because it can be used does not mean that it will be used.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: My answer is personal. But, as a psychiatrist, in my opinion, i fully believe that the rigor required to completely understand and comprehend classica... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: No, there are not scientific studies directly linking OCD with anorexia.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Again, the personality of the child, and the severity of the arguments, all will play a role.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Possibly. It depends on the medication. The best course of action is to ask your doctor. Is it a good idea to stop "cold turkey?" in some cases this i... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Depends: The severity of the disease indicate the severity of the larger physiological consequences.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Depression, or bipolar disorder, are illnesses. Like any other illness, they can affect your ability to think or to process information. Iq is a relat... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: "usually" is, in my opinion, a difficult word to use in medicine. We don't treat diseases, we treat people. And, people are unique and always (not usu... Read More
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Possibly: These are words. You could try to define them very precisely. But, the bottom line is, in my opinion, that it doesn't matter. Both words mean that bad... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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No: Alcoholism is a disease. While there are many environmental factors that may exacerbate this condition, childhood abuse is no more, or no less, import... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No: The evidence is weak. However, a carefully selected supplement regimen may help.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Bedwetting is, in my opinion, about as stressful for the child as it is for the parent. So, the child would likely not see the plastic as an "excuse" ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Any eating disorder may potentially affect weight, and thus body fat content. Therefore, it is possible that hormone imbalance may occur, and with tha... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Hard to say.: When i was growing up "they" used to say that parting your hair in the middle meant you were using drugs. That's about as accurate as anything else. O... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Depends: This is a difficult question to answer. The psychiatrist is, first and foremost, concerned about your safety. Just about everything you discuss with y... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Boys: Boys are about 60% more likely to wet the bed than girls.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Of course: Some kids "daydream." other kids daydream sometimes, and run around too much at other times. There are as many "types" of adhd as there are kids.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depends: "mental retardation" is a catch-all term. Folks who are mentally disabled span a huge range of intellectual ability. Some may be more than able to car... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: I assume that the question is: "does smoking weed lead to acid reflux?" my standard answer applies. It depends on what you are smoking. And, when you ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: But as this is a test of intelligence, and not attention, the effect will likely be minimal. On medication one might complete the test faster, with le... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Of course: Although, these days, child psychiatrists who also do psychodynamic psychotherapy are very rare. However, if you are lucky enough to find one, it is v... Read More
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Yes: Yes. But this has nothing to do with being a teen. Some drugs simply hang around much longer in the brain (and other tissues) than one would reasonabl... Read More
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No: Ok, so...Are we talking about using lsd one time? Or a dozen? Or 56 times? Or even using lsd at all? Lsd is a drug that is not controlled. So, what we... Read More
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A spectrum: Essentially, the degree and...Well...Pervasiveness of delay. Or, as we generally say in psychiatry, the degree of dysfunction. The problem only become... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: This is not a common side effect, although we are all different.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
If my husband and i both have schizophrenia, what are the chances that our son will have it as well?
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Child Psychiatry 18 years experience
Good, not absolute: If you are a member of this community, you must be doing very well indeed. So, although your son does have an increased risk secondary to genetics, it... Read More
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Maybe: The jury in psychiatry is really, and very truly, "out" on this issue. So, be a frog, always go forward. Never look back.
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Sep 16, 2013
Knowledgeable doctor, caring too. Dr. Verb is highly recommendable.
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Dr. Vereb is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Vereb is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
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The Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland, E.U.
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Ochsner Medical Center
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