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Kurian C. Abraham, MD

Geriatric Psychiatrist

Gender: Male
Experience: 18+ years

About Kurian C. Abraham, MD

Kurian Chiramel Abraham, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist, other service specialist, geriatric internal medicine doctor, psychiatrist, and behavioral neurologist & neuropsychiatrist. Dr. Kurian C. Abraham has 18+ years of experience in geriatric psychiatry.

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Education

Kurian C. Abraham, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Kurian C. Abraham, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since March 23, 2006, and his NPI number is 1891754297. Dr. Abraham certified his NPI information on 10/05/2020.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kurian C. Abraham, please call (704) 817-8331.

Geriatric Psychiatrist

Dr. Kurian C. Abraham is a Geriatric Psychiatrist in Charlotte, NC with special training and skill in studying and addressing mental illness in older adults. As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Kurian C. Abraham, MD performs mental health assessments, therapies, diet and lifestyle recommendations, and medication prescription. Geriatric Psychiatry is a psychiatry subspecialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional and mental disorders in seniors. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Geriatric Psychiatrists include depression, anxiety, alienation, agitation, psychosis, dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Psychiatrists include mental health assessments, psychological therapy protocols, and medication prescriptions.

Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.

Geriatric Psychiatrists in Charlotte, NC

Other Service Specialist

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Other Service Specialists in Charlotte, NC

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor

Dr. Kurian C. Abraham is a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor in Charlotte, NC with special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. As a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor, Kurian C. Abraham, MD performs comprehensive interdisciplinary care for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of both healthy and frail senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that enables patients to manage natural aging life stages by preventing and treating age-related conditions, and preserving patients' independence and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors include nutrition deficiencies, hormone imbalances, psychological issues, medication side effects, incontinence, heart disease, epilepsy, osteoporosis, fall injuries, frailty, strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors include standard preventative wellness screenings and treatments, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling, lifestyle interventions, post-fall rehabilitation, living accomodation transition, and nursing home care.

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors in Charlotte, NC

Psychiatrist

Dr. Kurian C. Abraham is a Psychiatrist in Charlotte, NC with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. As a Psychiatrist, Kurian C. Abraham, MD performs mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education, and offers referrals to other medical specialists as needed. Psychiatry is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Psychiatrists include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatrists include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Psychiatrists in Charlotte, NC

Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist

Dr. Kurian C. Abraham is a Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist in Charlotte, NC with special training and skill in understanding how the nervous system affects behavior. As a Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist, Kurian C. Abraham, MD performs diagnostic tests and treatments for nervous system disorders. Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is the treatment of behavioral disorders caused by neurological dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Behavioral Neurologists & Neuropsychiatrists include traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, and multiple sclerosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Behavioral Neurologists & Neuropsychiatrists include prescription medication, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and surgery.

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.

Behavioral Neurologists Neuropsychiatrists in Charlotte, NC

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