Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Child & Adult Psychiatry Services in Fresno
Our practice specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on disorders affecting thinking, feeling, and behavior. We employ an integrated approach that considers medical, developmental, familial, academic, social, spiritual, and psychological factors to address each client's unique needs. Dr. Dratwal.com, board-certified in General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, leads our team in delivering high-quality care rooted in biological, psychological, and social perspectives. We prioritize compassionate, personalized treatment through diagnostic examinations, tailored treatment plans, and ongoing maintenance visits to assess progress and adjust care as needed. Our services include evaluating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorders, with treatment options ranging from medication management to psychotherapy and behavioral interventions.We collaborate closely with patients' other healthcare providers to ensure holistic care and require guardians for minors during initial visits. Our practice accepts private pay patients and select insurance providers, with office hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We emphasize transparency in discussing medication risks, benefits, and alternatives while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and membership in the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. We strive to create a supportive environment where patients and families feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
Services
Diagnostic Examination
Treatment Planning
Medication Management
Psychotherapy Services
Behavioral Interventions
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified psychiatric expertise in both general and child & adolescent psychiatry
- Our integrated approach considers medical, developmental, and social factors in treatment planning
- We maintain active membership in the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Our practice provides personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs
- We collaborate with other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What people say
Compassionate psychiatrist
Thorough assessments
Knowledgeable professional
Empathetic care
Patient-centered approach
Services
Diagnostic Examination
Our comprehensive diagnostic examination assesses physical, medical, developmental, emotional, educational, family, peer, and social components of mental health concerns. This service helps identify conditions like mood disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders through detailed patient and guardian interviews. The evaluation includes formulation of diagnoses and collaborative discussion of findings to create personalized treatment pathways.
Treatment Planning
Based on diagnostic findings, we develop customized treatment plans that may include medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions. Our approach integrates biological, psychological, and social perspectives while considering patient preferences and medical history. Treatment plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted based on patient progress and changing needs during follow-up appointments.
Medication Management
We provide careful medication management including prescription, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications. Our practice emphasizes informed decision-making through detailed discussions about medication risks, benefits, and alternatives. Regular follow-ups ensure medication effectiveness while minimizing side effects, with laboratory testing ordered when necessary to support safe treatment.
People
Dratwal.com
Psychiatrist
Dr. Dratwal.com specializes in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry with board certification in both general and child & adolescent psychiatry. She employs an integrated approach to mental healthcare, considering medical, developmental, and social factors in treatment planning. Her practice emphasizes compassionate care and collaboration with patients' other healthcare providers.
Questions
What age groups do you treat?
We provide psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's developmental stage and needs.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Please bring completed patient forms, IEP/504 paperwork, medical records, lab results, and psychological testing results to your initial 60-90 minute evaluation with Dr. Atwal.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Blue Cross, Blue Shield PPO, Magellan, Aetna, The Holman Group, and Halcyon Behavioral Health, along with private pay patients using cash, checks, or credit cards.
What are your office hours?
Our clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with appointments available during these hours for psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits.
How do I handle medication refills?
Please notify your pharmacy of refill requests at least 3 business days in advance. Refills are typically handled electronically, with exceptions evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
