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What to expect from your first appointment with a psychiatrist

My first priority is always to make sure we understand all aspects of the situation. We will begin with a thorough diagnostic evaluation, which might include specialized rating scales and questionnaires, a review of childhood symptoms, school history, and extensive medical history.

Once I’m satisfied that we’ve made the correct diagnosis, the next step is to select from the wide variety of treatment options and strategies. We will spend some time going over the advantages of each.

Medication can be an important part of treatment. I tend to be conservative and try to prescribe the least amount of medication necessary while taking careful measures to avoid side effects.

I may also recommend gene testing to help guide me in choosing the right medication. This testing is done in the office with DNA sample taken from a cheek swab. The sample is sent to a certified lab for analysis. Genetic analysis, done on the DNA from the swab, has helped many of my patients find the right balance between effectiveness and side effects.

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Read more about Dr. Pasternak’s psychiatric services for:

  • Children
  • ADD/ADHD
  • OCD
  • Panic attacks and panic disorder

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If you would like to learn more about how Dr. Pasternak can help you or your child, contact him by calling or filling out the contact form and clicking Send.

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