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dr. alamgir's qualifications and experience
Education
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Temple, Texas
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Resident Physician in General Psychiatry
Lubbock, Texas
Experience
- Medication management for treatment of mental health conditions
- Performing psychiatric evaluations, ordering medical tests, and incorporating findings to assist in making diagnosis and treatment plan
- Treating patients with mood disorders (depression, Major Depressive Disorder, dysthymia/ Persistent Depressive Disorder, bipolar), anxiety disorders (GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia), insomnia, substance use disorders, personality disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders (PTSD Post traumatic stress disorder), OCD obsessive-compulsive disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, PDD pervasive developmental disorder, ASD autism spectrum disorder), psychotic disorders, neurocognitive disorders (dementia, major neurocognitive disorder, mild neurocognitive disorder, delirium)
- Treating child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in emergent and non-emergent settings as well as inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings
- Managing psychiatric emergencies including patients who pose risk to self or others
- Received education and supervision to develop knowledge base and practice skills needed for supportive therapy, CBT cognitive behavioral therapy, and ACT acceptance and commitment therapy
- Treating patients by counseling on lifestyle changes and therapy techniques
- Collaboration with primary care and specialist physicians to provide optimal care for patients
- Collaboration with nurses, resident physicians, attending physicians, and other members of multidisciplinary treatment team to optimize care
- Educating patients and family members about diagnosis and treatment plan
- Attended and participated in various educational activities in psychiatry
- Completed Frontiers In Telemedicine Certificate Course by Advanced Health Education Center which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
- Treating child, adolescent, and adult patients using telemedicine
DR. ALAMGIR'S approach to treatment
Hearing you out
I understand the importance of being thoughtful and sensitive in addressing all of your questions to help reassure and comfort you in your journey to wellness. Everyone has a story to tell, and every individual is affected differently by mental health conditions. I am mindful that everyone has a unique perspective, and this affects the way one copes with difficulties. I make no assumptions and believe in remaining open-minded and actively listening at all times. Without such an approach, people can become misunderstood. I believe that simply having an opportunity to tell one's story can be a cathartic, therapeutic experience and is a great first step to pursuing mental health treatment. Only through thoughtful and meaningful discussion can both the patient and the doctor collectively arrive at a holistic and accurate understanding of one's unique circumstances and needs. Whether it's your first time seeking treatment, you need another psychiatrist, or if you're just not sure what to do and where to turn, I'm here to help you regain control and stability in your life. To ensure that you get a quality experience, I'm relatable, understanding, and transparent, and I aim to support and inspire patients towards their treatment goals.
Discussing the options
There are often many ways to approach treatment goals. I like to explore this in depth. I firmly believe in educating the patient on their condition and treatment options. I also believe that straightforward and transparent discussions can enlighten a person on what it takes to get better and what challenges might get in the way of treatment. Remaining in touch with sound treatment principles but also maintaining creativity and humility in problem solving allows for treatment to be tailored to every individual.
Persistence
Due to the nature of mental health conditions, the course of treatment often requires patience and persistence from both the patient and the doctor. The ups and downs of treatment progress, mental health conditions, and inevitably, life, can take its toll. That's why I believe in being supportive throughout one's treatment. Motivation is critical and this goes hand in hand with persistence to stay on track with the treatment plan to improve treatment outcomes and to develop insight and mindfulness of one's challenges and the big picture about how such challenges can be overcome.
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