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Dr. Abdel-Karim Aalikem Brown, MD is a psychiatrist in Zephyrhills, FL specializing in psychiatry and general practice. He graduated from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Abdel-Karim Aalikem Brown, MD is affiliated with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health.
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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.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:
People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:
The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.
The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.
The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.
Dr. Abdel-Karim Aalikem Brown, MD graduated from Meharry Medical College. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Louisiana.
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Louisiana
Dr. Abdel-Karim Aalikem Brown, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Abdel-Karim Aalikem Brown, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Aetna, Railroad Medicare, Aetna Medicare HMO, AvMed, United Healthcare, AvMed PPO, AvMed HMO, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, TRICARE, First Health, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Gold Kidney, SimPlan, Devoted Medicare, Employee Health Network (EHN), Simply, Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue, Ultimate Medicare, BC Advantage 65, BCBS PPO (Includes EPO, PPC, BlueOptions, Blue Select), Disney Physician CIN, BCBS Blue Care, Simply Healthcare (Medicare), Longevity Health Plan, Paradigm, BCBS Medicare PPO and Centivo.
According to our sources, Dr. Abdel-Karim Aalikem Brown, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Abdel-Karim Aalikem Brown, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Abdel-Karim Brown is a specialist in general practice and psychiatry. His clinical interests include psychotic disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and mood disorders. He appears to be an in-network provider for AvMed, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Brown obtained his medical school training at Meharry Medical College and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University. Dr. Brown is professionally affiliated with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. According to Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Zephyrhills, FL.
