Charles Samenow, MD, MPH — Psychiatrist in Washington, DC
Address2000 P St NW #300 DC, Washington, DC 20036
Phone+1202-559-2407
Websitecpspsych.com
Charles Samenow, MD, MPH is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with 20 years of experience in academic clinical psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. He maintains an inclusive practice focusing on major psychiatric problems, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention deficit disorder. Dr. Samenow has a significant practice with adult patients who are members of LGBTQI+ communities or are seeking care for sexual health concerns, though his practice is open to all adults. He also conducts a separate forensic practice specializing in problematic sexual behaviors and sexual offenses, drawing on his extensive research, clinical practice, and teaching in sexual health. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University School of Medicine.
Best for
- Adults with general psychiatric issues
- LGBTQI+ individuals
- Individuals with sexual health concerns
- Forensic evaluations
| Key services | Adult psychiatry, Forensic psychiatry, Sexual health services, Gender-affirming care, Lectures and workshops |
| Tags | psychiatrist, adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, sexual health, lgbtqi+, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ocd, add, washington dc |
Location
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