Does Dr. Edward Valkov Provide Teleheath Services?

Yes! Dr. Edward Valkov offers the following telemedicine options for remote consultation:

  • Athena Telemedicine System

About
Provider

Edward Valkov, MD

Psychiatrist

Gender: Male
Experience: 44 years
Languages: English

About Edward Valkov, MD

Dr. Edward Valkov has more than forty years of research, teaching, and clinical experience. He is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, embraces pharmacology and psychotherapy treatment modalities, and specializes in the assessment and care of mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Dr. Valkov works closely with the patients under his care to utilize their life experiences and strengths in the creation of treatment plans that empower them to achieve their mental and physical wellness goals.

Dr. Valkov graduated from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed psychiatric residency at the University of Chicago Hospital. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine, a certified cognitive therapist with the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and holds medical licenses in California, Colorado, New Jersey, and North Carolina.

In recent years, Dr. Valkov has served as the Director of the In-Patient Psychiatric Unit at Camden County Health Services Center, taught as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, and was the attending psychiatrist for the In-Patient Unit at the West Pines Behavioral Health Hospital. He is currently a member of a prestigious team of researchers at CCHSC for Rutgers University, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Education

Dr. Valkov graduated from Temple University Hospital. Edward Valkov, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Edward Valkov, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 10, 2006, and his NPI number is 1043283955. Dr. Valkov certified his NPI information on 02/03/2022.

Associations

Dr. Edward Valkov is a member of:

Insurance

Dr. Edward Valkov accepts the following insurance providers:

  • Aetna [Aetna Health of California Inc.]

  • Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

  • Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

  • CenCal Health [Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority]

  • Holman Professional Counseling Centers

  • Magellan Health [Magellan Health, Inc.]

  • TriCare

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Dr. Edward Valkov is a verified psychiatrist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Edward Valkov, please call (805) 541-6000.

Psychiatrist

Dr. Edward Valkov is a Psychiatrist in San Luis Obispo, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. As a Psychiatrist, Edward Valkov, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

Neurologist

Dr. Edward Valkov is a Neurologist in San Luis Obispo, CA with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As a Neurologist, Edward Valkov, MD performs diagnostic tests and a wide variety of neurological and cognitive treatments for a range of neurological disorders. Neurology is the branch of biology that studies, assesses, and treats the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of the nervous system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Neurologists include coordination problems, muscle weakness, sensation changes, confusion, dizziness, cluster headaches, migraines, seizure disorders like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscesses, neurodegenerative disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's, as well as spinal cord inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurologists include lumbar puncture, tensilon test, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, angiography, and sleep studies for diagnosis, then the presciption of physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain management, medication and/or lifestyle changes.

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Neurologists in San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Mood Disorders
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mood Disorder Treatment
  • Temple University Hospital

    Department of Psychiatry

    Temple University Hospital

  • Aetna [Aetna Health of California Inc.]

  • Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

  • Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

  • CenCal Health [Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority]

  • Holman Professional Counseling Centers

  • Magellan Health [Magellan Health, Inc.]

  • TriCare

Accessibility
  • Family Restrooms
  • Gender Neutral Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking & Transportation
  • Free Parking

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Edward Valkov, MD Practice Locations

Edward Valkov, MD

Edward Valkov, MD
Psychiatrist

Pacific Psychiatry, Inc.
1304 Ella St., Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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