41 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Schenkman, Psychiatrist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Richard Schenkman, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Schenkman graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Ucla Neuropsych Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Psychiatry. Dr. Schenkman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schenkman’s office at (661) 324-2488.
Where did Dr. Schenkman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Neuropsych Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Psychiatry | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Schenkman board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Schenkman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Schenkman speak?
Dr. Schenkman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Schenkman typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Richard Schenkman may include:
Please contact Dr. Schenkman'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. Schenkman typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Schenkman 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. Schenkman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schenkman accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Schenkman's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Schenkman's office located?
Dr. Richard Schenkman's Primary Practice
1929 Truxtun Ave Ste A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-2488
What is Dr. Schenkman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schenkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386714087.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schenkman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schenkman
What is Dr. Richard Schenkman's specialty?
Dr. Schenkman is a Psychiatrist near Bakersfield, CA.
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.