Who do I call for further information or to schedule an appointment?
Please contact our office at (408) 402-0450. One of our friendly front
office staff will be happy to assist you.
Which doctor will I see?
Both Dr. Ramakrishna and Dr. Schwartz as well as all of our clinical
therapists evaluate and treat our children and adolescent patients.
Who you or your child sees will depend upon your specific needs and
requests.
How long will my initial evaluation take?
A typical psychiatric evaluation consists of four 50-minute appointments.
The doctor will meet with parents for an hour first, followed by one
hour with the child or teen. The doctor will then order whatever testing
she feels is indicated. Your child or teen will spend the third appointment
with the doctor or another pediatric professional (depending on availability
of the schedule) to complete the diagnostic testing. At the fourth appointment
the psychiatrist will be meet with parents to review all the findings,
and the report, and answer any questions you may have.
Will my treatment begin right away?
Treatment will often begin immediately following your initial evaluation
appointment. However, this will depend upon your specific situation
and should be discussed with your doctor.
What if I have other questions?
Please feel free to contact our office by telephone or email should
you have any questions or concerns. Also visit our general FAQ
section where you will find answers to many of our most often asked
questions.
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