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Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD

Psychiatry* Age 56
Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD

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Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD

Psychiatry* Age 56
Dekalb, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Dekalb, IL.

About

Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Dekalb, IL and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of The Punjab / Allama Iqbal Medical College in 1991 and completed a residency at University of Chicago.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Dr. Mahmood has experience treating conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and Adjustment Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mahmood also speaks Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Experience Check

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Adjustment Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Adjustment Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
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Adjustment Disorder
ADHD and-or ADD
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Cocaine Addiction
Confusion
Conversion Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Impulse Control Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Panic Disorder
Phobia
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Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Autism
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Binge Eating Disorder
Combination Drug Dependence
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Hypochondriasis
Manic Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Psychiatric Diseases
Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Outpatient Psychiatry
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ben Gordon Center
    12 Health Services Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 756-4875
  2. 2 Community Support Programreality House
    631 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 756-8501
  3. 3 Office
    4300 Weaver Pkwy Ste 100A, Warrenville, IL 60555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 416-8289
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • Biopsychosocial treatment model of Psychiatry 

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Dekalb, IL and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of The Punjab / Allama Iqbal Medical College in 1991. She specializes in Psychiatry.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of The Punjab / Allama Iqbal Medical College
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Harvard South Shore Program
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Chicago
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mahmood's profile.

Dr. Mahmood frequently treats the following conditions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and Adjustment Disorder . See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Samar Mahmood, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

    1 Kish Hospital Dr, Dekalb, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL