Dr. Madow R. Madow - Dr. Madow graduated from Princeton University with a degree in biochemistry. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his internship at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts Mental Health Center, a teaching facility of the Harvard Medical School. He taught at Harvard Medical School for fifteen years. He has been in private practice for over thirty years.
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How does Dr. Madow determine what kind of condition(s) a patient has?

How long does it take for the medication to work?

Does the patient have to go back to see Dr. Madow after the initial visit?

What conditions does Dr. Madow treat?

Does Dr. Madow treat chronic pain?

Does Dr. Madow see patients on an emergency basis?



How does Dr. Madow determine what kind of condition(s) a patient has?
Dr. Madow performs a complete psychiatric evaluation, which consists of a verbal interview with the patient about the chief complaint, medical history, family history, psychosocial history, and a mental status examination. At the conclusion, he will determine the appropriate course of action.
 

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How long does it take for the medication to work?
All psychotropic medication requires at least 4-6 weeks to take effect.


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Does the patient have to go back to see Dr. Madow after the initial visit?
Yes, Dr. Madow requires all patients follow up with him on a regular basis as long as they are taking medications he prescribes. Follow-up visits are typically 15 minutes or less, which is standard at most psychiatrists' offices.


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What conditions does Dr. Madow treat?
Depression
Anxiety
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Phobias
Attention-deficit disorder (ADD)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Adult attention-deficit disorder
Panic disorder
Fibromyalgia


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Does Dr. Madow treat chronic pain?
Dr. Madow treats the depression frequently associated with chronic pain. He does not prescribe narcotics.


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Does Dr. Madow see patients on an emergency basis?
No. Dr. Madow sees patients by appointment only. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
 

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Dr. Madow R. Madow - Dr. Madow graduated from Princeton University with a degree in biochemistry. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his internship at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts Mental Health Center, a teaching facility of the Harvard Medical School. He taught at Harvard Medical School for fifteen years. He has been in private practice for over thirty years.