Who will I see?
Dr. Daud Panah, who provides our psychiatry and addiction medicine care. Visits are available in person in Atlantic City or by telehealth anywhere in New Jersey.
• Mood, focus and habits / Psychiatry
Anxiety
Constant worry, a racing heart, trouble sleeping, a sense that something is wrong. Anxiety is common, and it is treatable.
Care is provided by Dr. Daud Panah, psychiatry and addiction medicine, in person in Atlantic City or by telehealth anywhere in New Jersey.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988.
What this can be
What we check.
Each of these can produce or worsen anxiety, and each is treatable on its own terms.
Thyroid disease
An overactive thyroid can cause a racing heart and nervousness.
Anemia
Low red blood cells can cause palpitations and breathlessness.
Caffeine and stimulants
Including energy drinks, pre-workouts and some prescriptions.
Alcohol use
Drinking can cause rebound anxiety the next day.
Sleep apnea
Interrupted sleep worsens anxiety.
Medication effects
Some medications list anxiety as a side effect.
What we measure
What an evaluation involves.
Full psychiatric evaluation
Your symptoms, history, sleep, safety and goals, discussed with Dr. Daud Panah.
Thyroid panel
TSH, free T4 and free T3.
Complete blood count
Screens for anemia.
Ferritin
Your iron stores.
Vitamin D and B12
Common deficiencies with overlapping symptoms.
Metabolic panel
Kidney function, electrolytes and fasting glucose.
Medication and substance review
Every prescription, supplement, and caffeine, alcohol or other substance use.
What happens next
Options, depending on what we find.
After the evaluation we discuss options with you. These may include therapy referral, medication, changes to caffeine, alcohol or sleep, or treating a medical cause we find.
What it costs
Published pricing.
Initial evaluation
$250
Self-pay
Follow-up visit
$150
Self-pay
We accept PPO plans from Aetna, AmeriHealth, Horizon and UnitedHealthcare, plus Medicare. HMO plans are not accepted. Lab and treatment costs depend on what is ordered.
See full pricing →Frequently asked
Common questions.
Why do you check bloodwork for anxiety?
Thyroid disease, anemia, and low vitamin D or B12 can produce or worsen anxiety. Each is treatable on its own terms, so we check.
Does caffeine or alcohol matter?
Yes. Caffeine, stimulants and alcohol can all drive anxiety, including the rebound anxiety that follows drinking. We ask about them plainly and without judgment.
Can sleep apnea cause anxiety?
Poor sleep from sleep apnea can worsen anxiety. We screen for it and can arrange a home sleep test when indicated.
Will I be put on medication?
Not automatically. Options are discussed after a full evaluation and may include therapy referral, medication, or treating a medical cause.
Is this an emergency service?
No. If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
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