Expertise
Dr. Salman Kazim MD has a wide range of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Experienced in comprehensive initial mental status evaluations and diagnosis formulations, followed by treatment planning and follow-ups. Managed patients with a wide range of treatment techniques including psychotherapy, behavioral management, psychopharmacological interventions, group therapy and community adjustment with the help of community support workers. Worked with a team approach accepting feedback about patient progress from psychologists, nurses, recreation therapists and social workers.
Experienced in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions including but not limited to: –
- Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia
- Posttraumatic stress disorders afflicting US war veterans
- Substance abuse treatment for mental health clients suffering from chemical dependencies
- Psychiatric conditions in immigrant population due to cultural issues
- Dissociative Disorders
- Psychiatric disorders secondary to general medical conditions and being part of a consultation liaison service on the medical and surgical wards
- Psychotherapeutic techniques including crisis intervention counselling, marital counselling, short time dynamic, expressive and supportive psychotherapies