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Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD
2.6 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Hopewell, VA.
Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD
2.6 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Hopewell, VA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Hopewell, VA.

About

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Hopewell, VA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Sher-e-Bangla Medical College - Dahka University in 2000 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University.They currently practice at Virginia South Psychiatric & Family Services and are affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Tricities Hospital. Dr. Shah has experience treating conditions like Anxiety, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Tobacco Use Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shah received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shah also speaks Bengali and Hindi. Dr. Shah is board certified in Psychiatry.

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Anxiety
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Tobacco Use Disorder
Anxiety
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Tobacco Use Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Group Psychotherapy
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Adjustment Disorder
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Cocaine Addiction
Combination Drug Dependence
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Conversion Disorder
Delusional Disorder
Dementia
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Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Eating Disorders
Homicidal Ideation
Impulse Control Disorders
Manic Disorder
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Separation Anxiety
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery

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  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Virginia South Psychiatric & Family Services
    204 N 4th Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860
  2. 2 Virginia South Psychiatric & Family Services
    269 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, VA 23805

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Feb 05, 2016
He listened well and explained things thoroughly to us multiple times until we understood. He is very knowledgeable in this field. He will help a parent reinforce what she/he is doing right with logic and examples for the child and he will also give an action for you to do to improve parenting and lift depression of child or teen. He took a lot of time with us. I did not have a long wait in the lobby but I won't mind if I do in the future because I know they are listening to the needs of anothe
Deborah Walker in Chester, VA — Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Hopewell, VA and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Sher-e-Bangla Medical College - Dahka University in 2000. He specializes in Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Languages Spoken
Bengali
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sher-e-Bangla Medical College - Dahka University
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    2011
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shah's profile.

Dr. Shah frequently treats the following conditions: Anxiety, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Tobacco Use Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Tricities Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA

  • Tricities Hospital

    411 W Randolph Rd, Hopewell, VA