Venkat Chakkaravarthi,md
aka "Dr. C."

I believe in using evidence-based medicine as a guide in the use of medication management for treating a variety of psychiatric symptoms and disorders.  I aim to work closely with patients and their families in difficult times to develop a comprehensive individualized treatment plan.  I focus on my patient's goals and strive to support them through their treatment and recovery.  

My background includes being double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry.  Over my career, I have worked in inpatient behavioral health hospitals, outpatient clinics, and crisis response centers.  I also served as an associate faculty member at Drexel University College of Medicine and taught medical students, psychiatry residents, and child/adolescent psychiatry fellows.   

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My areas of interest and clinical expertise include mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder.  I also have extensive experience in working with a broad range of other mental health issues. 

I specialize in working with middle school and high school-age adolescents, but also enjoy working with elementary school children and young/middle-age adults.  I am most passionate about helping my clients deal with transitional phases in their lives.

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Over the past decade, I have worked at an inpatient behavioral health hospital in Fort Washington, PA, where I serve as the Associate Medical Director.

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Dr. Chakkaravarthi is passionate about advocating for the needs of his clients and their families.

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