"Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it." - Maya Angelou
"Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it." - Maya Angelou
• Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, MDDO
• Authority Health GME Consortium, Residency
Dr. Arif Patel is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. He obtained his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Authority Health, an affiliate of Michigan State University. In addition, he has completed a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Fellowship from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. He has 4 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Patel's practice focuses primarily on medication management. Follow up appointments are typically 30 minutes and incorporate elements of supportive psychotherapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing. Dr. Patel utilizes a collaborative approach to treatment, ensuring that treatment plans align with patients' goals and values.
Dr. Patel has extensive clinical experience in various psychiatric settings including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. He has treated patients of various ages and of diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds He has extensive training in the community mental health system, where he has treated patients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
Dr. Patel practices general adult psychiatry. His practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy. Dr. Patel has experience in treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and ADHD.