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Dr. Ibrahim Askar, MD

Psychiatry
Accepting new patients
East Alabama Psychiatric Services 2740 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 528-3871

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Brief Intro

Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Askar attended the University of South Carolina where he earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering. He remained in Columbia to complete his medical degree at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. He then completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) where he was chosen as chief resident. Dr. Askar is board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. Drawn to psychiatry for the humanistic aspects, Dr. Askar enjoys interacting with his patients and helping them improve and regain control of their lives. His medical interests include psychopharmacology, obsessive compulsive disorder, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders.In his spare time, Dr. Askar enjoys cooking, mountain biking, hiking, jiu jitsu, bouldering, and Excel spreadsheets.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University of Alabama at Birmingham

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

2740 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, AL 36801
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Psychiatry

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Tricare
Cigna
CHAMPVA
CBA Blue
Viva Health Plan
Medicaid

Cancer 17
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 30
Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 29
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 17
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7