Locations
Office
Daytona Beach, FL
Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida
Cigna
United HealthCare Insurance Company
Office
Casselberry , FL
Volusia Psychiatry
Casselberry, FL
About
Bio
I am Board certified and team player I like to take my time when I see my patient to make sure that I give them the right medication; I don't like poly pharmacy . I am specially skilled in Diagnoses and treatment of BAD Disorder, MDD/O , Anxiety D/O PTSD , Psychosis, ADHD, . I treat Adolescent Adult,and Geriatrics.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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.
Psychiatry
Languages spoken
Arabic, English, German
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Mostly men: Women usually because of their menstrual cycle , they can. Loose excessive iron.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Supplement?: I am not aware of any supplement u can take for that . However, if u see your PCP he can provide u with medication for that.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Make sure U R safe: If u want to deal with family issues talk to a therapist. However , if u feel being threaten by him , make sure u r safe.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Back cracking ?: I don't think it is a bad thing to do.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Fibromyalgia will be: Worse, u may need to check with you pcp about the consequences, good luck.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
SSRI: But about 4 percent might get worse and experience suicidal ideation, therefore, must be watched closely.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Sensory tics ?: Once thought rare, ma y in fact be common and consist of two types : isolated sensory tics , like tickles or itches, and premitiry urges, which appe... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
R U female ?: Different people can need different time to orgasm . Knowing u sex can help find a suitable answer.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Anti psychotic : R used to treat psychosis and can be used as mood stabilizer , antidepressant r used to treat depression . Their content and potential side effect r ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
How can I treat chro: Cognitive behavioral therapy, is designed to help u learn what is a negative thought and how to change it, fatigue, u can fight it with exercise...
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Living in a basement: I agree with dr. Barbara that kacak of exposure to sun can cause depression , but also living in a basement also due to isolation , lack of activ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Yes: Along w. Counseling and social support can help people stop alcohol.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Not good: I know people who have lost every thing because of excessive lottery playing . The more u can abstain from this behavior the more successful u can be... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Nightmares usually : When u r had a traumatic experience. It is one one the ptsd symptoms.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
PTSD?: Some people may have a chronic prsd , and night mares r usually part of the symptoms. There r medication that can help.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Sad: I am sure. They love u and want to be proud of u. But i don't think this is a correct way
of communication. Tell them in a nice way how this... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Difficult to say ?: And depends on ability to cope and u support system. Good luck.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
PTSD ?: If u have nightmares , flashback , hypersrousal and avoidance , u may be having ptsd. Ssri. Can help , but cognitive behavior therapy can help also... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Hard to say?!: But possible , however, i don't advise u to have some one who gets drunk as a girlfriend.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
As above : Many female because if hormonal issues they can get depressed during menstruated period . And this can affect u sleep.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Weight: In order to loose weight , u have to watch what u eat , how much u eat and u need to excersize. Try to eat more fruit , vegetable and refrain from ea... Read More
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A 64-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Have her see : Her physician for evaluation first , the treatment usually is antibiotic.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
U can see a book: As i remeber there are 12 maridians on the body and about 760 regular points in addition to local points that can be used for treatment , dependin... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Do the homework: U can buy feelings good handbook and do the homework and discuss it with u therapist upon follow up. I did found out that among my patients who did ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Horny: Women can have increased sex drive in their 30 th which i believe it is u age also, specially during their menstrual cycle. In addition if u have man... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Wellbutrin (bupropion) ?: Weight loss is a common wellbutrin (bupropion) side effect.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Yes: I never had any sleep walking in my whole life.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Not all guys: There r certain religious believes that consider this a big sinn.
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A 16-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Relationship?: Relationship is very important , and nothing wrong with feeling like you have tasks?
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Addicted in gambling: Not easy at all , he may need to see a therapist.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
? Feeling guilty: It seems u have done something bad that u keep thinking about it? U need to remember yesterday is history we can't change it , we can learn from it a... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Not easy: But u can still make time once a week to enjoy each other company by doing what u like.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Bad : Is chronic remittent illness , if u comply with u medication, try to decrease u level of stress and avoid illicit drug use u can be stable.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Not necessary: We all make mistakes , if u love each other and willing to forgive and forget than good luck.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Cognitive Beh.therap: It helps u relax and help u identify any negative thoughts u may be haven
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Self motivation?: Every one has his own way of motivation , if u r overweight try to establish a target that u want to achieve in weight loss and how u will accomplish ... Read More
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A 54-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Playful sex?: Most likely at the beginning of a relationship while still trying to know each other.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Too much incom?: Yes, if u love someone u only look at positive aspect in what he or she does and u turn a blind eye on the negative issues.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Lamitrigine? : Lamitrigine can be a good treatment for bipolar affective d/o depressed type , duloxetine is a good treatment for depression and pain symptoms.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Stopping medication?: Stopping medications. Suddenly can cause u depressive symptoms to come back . All medication can have side effect , some times if u take it longer u... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 51 years experience
As above? : Can endanger mom and baby . Don't do it.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Repressing Anger?: Perhaps u can convince him to see a mental health professional for evaluation to find out what is going on , the other options would be to see a ther... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Loss of self esteem: She seems she lost he r self esteem and would benefit from therapy by a therapist, since it may be not easy for u to be able to deal with her conditi... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Being care giver ?: Being a care giver is part of growing up . Older children take care of their younger sibling, take care of their own children and when the parents ge... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Not necessary: Some times they do it just to please their companian , but than they end with addiction , mood symptoms and psychosis. So don't ever do that.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Psychiatry 51 years experience
Guilt?: Can be a sign of depression , so does poor sleep or excessive sleep lack of interest, decreased energy and concentration , increased or decreased app... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Ingrained pattern : Of behavior, it means it is what it is and it can be not easy to change.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
What do U mean?: Is he asking u to do things u don't feel comfortable doing? U have to be careful what u do . Since many try to take advantage of yung girls. Howeve... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 51 years experience
Evaluate U: And make sure u don't need a d and c.
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May 11, 2013
Dr. Amawi is providing an excellent service to the public on Health Tap. He shares his vast knowledge of psychiatry in a way that is easy to understand. I r ecommend Dr. Amawi.
Apr 30, 2015
Dr Bassam Amawi is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable,passionate, and on the top of his field. He is a great value to the people of FL, and to the family of health tap
Nov 5, 2012
Dr. Amawi is a skilled, knowledgeable, and caring physician; he is accessible and generous with his expertise here on HealthTap.
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you I have had a bad experience taking lexapro in the morning and au had a coffee with the vanilla syrup n I got so uncoordinated
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you for your reply but I did a home pregnancy test 5days ago and it was negative. But still have no signs of anything happening.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thank you for your time in giving me helpful advice, can you give me possible health problem related on my symptoms?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of South Florida
Graduated 1994MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Vienna
Graduated 1972MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Vienna/Austria
Graduated 1972MD
Residency
Medical College of Ohio
Awards
2006 special contribution Award to the mission of Department of Veterans Affair.
1999 Eli Lilly Geriatric Congress Fellow
1990 /91 was among the first 183 professionals Nationwide to become certified as Correctional health Professional ( CCHP)
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