30 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Sonawalla, Psychiatrist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Sonawalla graduated from Grant Government Medical College and is currently affiliated with Mass General Hospital Wac 812. Dr. Sonawalla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sonawalla’s office at (617) 724-0279.
Where did Dr. Sonawalla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Topiwala National Med. College, Univ. of Bombay | Grant Government Medical College
What languages does Dr. Sonawalla speak?
Dr. Sonawalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sonawalla typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla may include:
Please contact Dr. Sonawalla's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Sonawalla typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Sonawalla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sonawalla accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Sonawalla's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Sonawalla's office located?
What is Dr. Sonawalla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sonawalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275570855.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sonawalla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sonawalla
What is Dr. Shamsah Sonawalla's specialty?
Dr. Sonawalla is a Psychiatrist near Boston, MA.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
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.