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Janice H. Y. Kang, MD

Psychiatrist

Gender: Female
Experience: 9 years

About Janice H. Y. Kang, MD

Janice H. Y Kang, MD is a psychiatrist, child & adolescent psychiatrist, general practice doctor, and primary care doctor. Dr. Janice H. Y. Kang has 9 years of experience in psychiatry.

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Education

Janice H. Y. Kang, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Janice H. Y. Kang, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since March 30, 2015, and her NPI number is 1164817094. Dr. Kang certified her NPI information on 07/19/2021.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Janice H. Y. Kang, please call (650) 723-5511.

Psychiatrist

Dr. Janice H. Y. Kang is a Psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. As a Psychiatrist, Janice H. Y. Kang, 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 Palo Alto, CA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Janice H. Y. Kang is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA with special training and skill in identifying and treating emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders that affect the health and well-being of patients under 21 years of age. As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Janice H. Y. Kang, MD performs mental health diagnosis, medication treatment, and psychotherapy for children. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists include performing diagnostic evaluations on patients, providing individual, group, and family counseling, prescribing medication, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Child Adolescent Psychiatrists in Palo Alto, CA

General Practice Doctor

Dr. Janice H. Y. Kang is a General Practice Doctor in Palo Alto, CA with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating physical and psychological conditions for patients of all ages. As a General Practice Doctor, Janice H. Y. Kang, MD performs medical history analysis, screenings, and non-surgical procedures to address a wide range of common medical conditions. General Practice is a medical specialty focused on disease prevention and general maintenance of patients' whole health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by General Practice Doctors include the common cold, strep throat, bronchitis, the flu, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by General Practice Doctors include physical exams, diagnostic exams (like urine, stool, or blood tests), immunizations, emergency care, and specialist referrals.

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