Alexander Obolsky, MD — Psychiatrist in Chicago, IL
Address53 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1260 IL, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone+1312-456-0225
Websitealexanderobolskymd.com
Alexander E. Obolsky, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in a comprehensive, medically integrated approach to mental health. He draws on medical science and an understanding of the brain-body connection to provide precise diagnostics and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Obolsky's practice emphasizes a partnership with patients, utilizing talk therapy, modern medication management, or a combination of both. He has held professional appointments at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. His practice operates on a private-pay basis to ensure clinical decisions are driven by patient needs, offering superbill documentation for out-of-network benefits. Dr. Obolsky is dedicated to providing thoughtful, patient-centered care, with initial evaluations lasting 90 minutes and subsequent psychotherapy sessions lasting 60 minutes.
Best for
- Patients seeking a medically integrated approach
- Individuals with complex medical and mental health needs
- Those preferring private-pay services
- Patients seeking personalized, in-depth evaluations
| Key services | Talk therapy, Medication management, Psychiatric evaluations, Psychological testing, Cognitive testing, Consulting and testifying |
| Tags | psychiatrist, chicago, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ptsd, forensic psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, northwestern university, private pay |
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