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Rishi Kakar, MD
Lauderhill, FL
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Rishi Kakar, MD
Board-Certified in Adult Psychiatry
Elected member Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society
Conducted approximately 37 Phase II-IV clinical trials in inpatient and outpatient facilities for depression, bipolar and schizophrenia.
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
English
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rishi Kakaranswered
Psychiatry 17 years experience
Can have similar se': Ability injection most common side effects are sedation or excessive sleepiness, and some effects common to this class of drugs, causing akathisia, or... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rishi Kakaranswered
Psychiatry 17 years experience
Variety of causes : Antipsychotic compounds such as saphris (asenapine) are linked with weight gain and the causes can be multifactorial ranging from modification of stre... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kakar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kakar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Tx. I just wish I could stop waking / bingeing or sleep-eating really.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albany Medical College, NY
Graduated 2006MD
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