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Dr. Mehvesh Afrina

Psychiatry
Psychiatrist
Licensed in:
Texas

About Me

My focus:
Major depressive disorders, Bipolar disorder, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Adhd, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Autism, Learning disorders, Impulse control disorders, Substance abuse, Personality disorders, Parent child conflict, Integrative psychiatry, Ptsd, Trauma, Women's issues

Dr. Mehvesh Afrina is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist practicing psychiatry since 2008. She completed her residency training in Psychiatry at John Peter Smith (JPS) hospital in Fort Worth, TX and her fellowship in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Afrina has extensive experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient clinical settings. She is committed to improving the wellness of her patients through a flexible and responsive approach. She specializes in diagnosing depression, mood disorder, anxiety, behavioral issues associated with cognitive and developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD and bipolar disorder. She is well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy, Interpersonal therapy, family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and insight oriented therapy.

She offers holistic approach with well-coordinated care involving different modalities. When evaluating a patient she looks at the body as a whole and often recommends blood work to ensure there aren’t any underlying thyroid disorders and vitamin deficiencies. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Finances

Payment Methods Accepted
Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard
Please verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
If this provider doesn't accept your insurance, expect to pay $130 - $250 per session

Additional Details

Additional Language(s)
English  •  Urdu  •  Hindi
Patient Age Range
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
Telemedicine Software Used
Zoom, Doxy

Education and Training

  • M.B.B.S, Deccan College of Medical Sciences
  • M.D/Residency Training In Adult Psychiatry, John Peter Smith Hospital
  • M.D/Fellowship In Child And Adolescent Psychiatry And Neurology, Ut South Western Medical Center

Memberships, Certifications and Awards

Board Memberships
  • Board Certified In Adult Psychiatry And Neurology
  • Board Certified In Child, Adolescent Psychiatry And Neurology

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