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I love not being beholden to managed care when it comes to giving patients and their families the time they deserve to give the best mental health treatment available. I also thrive off of working with colleagues who as passionate as they are skilled at the care they provide.
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Dr. David M. Danish is a highly experienced, double board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist practicing in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He leads Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, a concierge mental health practice located in Devon, Pennsylvania, which offers a comprehensive range of services including medication management, therapy, ketamine for depression, ketamine-assisted therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), neurofeedback, biofeedback, wrap-around services, executive function services, and ADOS testing. Dr. Danish and his team provide care both in-person and virtually, and he holds licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Florida, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
Dr. Danish graduated from Kenyon College with a BA in Economics and earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he received the Mastin Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. He completed his adult psychiatry residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is board certified in both adult psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Danish has treated patients across all age groups and backgrounds, addressing a variety of psychiatric conditions including mood, anxiety, neurodevelopmental, executive function, and psychotic disorders. His career spans various settings, including inpatient, emergency room, partial/day program, and outpatient environments, providing him with a deep understanding of both acute and chronic psychiatric presentations.
At Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, Dr. Danish leads a multidisciplinary team of practitioners, nurse practitioners, and therapists. The practice utilizes cutting-edge treatments such as advanced psychopharmacology, ketamine, esketamine (Spravato), psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression and PTSD, TMS for treatment-resistant depression and OCD, neurofeedback, biofeedback, specialized autism treatment, wrap-around services, ADOS testing, and EMDR.
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Kenyon College BA Economics
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine MD
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Residency in Adult Psychiatry at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Child Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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Double Board Certified in Pennsylvania in Child/Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry
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English
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Bipolar disorder is a complex and dynamic condition characterized by episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression. The disorder includes several subtypes, such as Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder, each requiring nuanced treatment approaches. Dr. Danish and his team at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry have refined their treatment strategies over many years through extensive experience and research.
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. It's characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period, accompanied by feelings of loss of control and significant distress. BED is a serious condition that can deeply impact physical and mental health.
Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring about immense physical and emotional changes. While some women may feel a deep sense of awe and appreciation for their bodies, others struggle with feelings of disconnect, insecurity, and a changing sense of self. It's essential to acknowledge the complexity of these experiences and seek support in cultivating a healthy body image and nurturing your self-esteem.
At Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, we recognize the complexity of sensory issues and their presence across various conditions. While sensory processing challenges are a well-known characteristic of ASD, they are not exclusive to it.
Dr. Danish and the team at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry are committed to staying informed about the latest advancements in PTSD treatments, such as the stellate ganglion block (SGB). Although SGB is a surgical procedure that we do not provide directly, we recognize its potential in alleviating PTSD symptoms by targeting the sympathetic nervous system.
Our relationship with food is complex and can fluctuate throughout our lives. Sometimes, unhealthy eating patterns may emerge, causing confusion about whether they signify an eating disorder or disordered eating. Understanding this distinction is crucial for seeking appropriate support.
The Health at Every Size (HAES) movement has been gaining traction in recent years, challenging traditional weight-centric approaches to health. Let's dive deeper into its core principles and some important considerations.
The term "disorder" in PTSD has been criticized for its potential to stigmatize those affected, discouraging them from seeking necessary care. Dr. Danish, committed to a holistic and integrative approach, recognizes the importance of language in mental health treatment.
Dr. Danish and his team at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry frequently encounter patients experiencing sleep disturbances, often linked to underlying medical conditions such as primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).
By targeting specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation, TMS provides a valuable tool in the comprehensive treatment plans that Dr. Danish and his team at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry develop for their patients. This holistic approach, which combines medication management with therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and other supportive measures, aims to address the multifaceted nature of depression.