Marina Vijayakanthan, MD
Dr. Marina Vijayakanthan is dual board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has over 13 years of experience and extensive training in psychopharmacology and various other therapeutic interventions from Seton Hall University and Tufts Medical Center.
Dr. Vijayakanthan utilizes evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders throughout an individual's lifespan. She understands that each person is unique and has their own cultural differences, experiences, viewpoints and goals. She prides herself in providing individualized treatment plans for each patient dependent on his/her/their specific needs.
Dr. Vijayakanthan treats various mental health disorders including, but not limited to:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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ADHD
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Bipolar Disorder
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Psychotic Disorders
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Trauma Related Disorders
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Autism Related Disorders
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Psychiatric Illnesses due to Genetic and Medical Conditions
Experience
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Consulting Psychiatrist at Phillips Andover Academy and Phillips Exeter Academy
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Child and Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Private Practice
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Teaching Psychiatry Residents, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistant Students
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Previous Experience:
-Staff Psychiatrist for Child and Adolescent Unit and Developmental Disability Unit at Hampstead Hospital
-Consulting Psychiatrist for Hampstead, NH School Systems
-Staff Psychiatrist for the Geriatric Psychiatric Units at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
-Staff Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Lahey Behavioral Health
-Staff Psychiatrist for the Adult Psychiatric Unit at Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Training
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center (2012-2014)
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Adult Psychiatry Residency at Seton Hall University (2009-2012)