Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in psychiatry. Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD is affiliated with USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC and PROHEALTH PARTNERS, A MEDICAL GROUP.
1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 1652 Suite 1652
Los Angeles, CA 90033
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.
Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD treated were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.
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He has a state license in California.
Licensed In: California
Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$269
VNS Therapy Symmetry Model 8103 Generator $228 |
VNS Therapy $41 |
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ABILIFY TABLET $119 |
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$31
NeuroStar TMS Therapy $31 |
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VYVANSE $20 |
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Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Elmashat, MD has received 17 research payments totaling $14,082.
Dr. Ashraf Elmashat's specialty is psychiatry. Areas of expertise for Dr. Elmashat include vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), depression, and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD).
