Dr. Fareha N. Malik, MD | Elgin, IL | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Fareha N. Malik is a cognizant psychiatrist with an excellent principle in the practice of psychiatry; mindfulness and conscientiousness are ingrained in Dr. Malik’s constitution. As a mother of two, Dr. Malik understands that parents are the best advocate for their children, thus she works with parents cooperatively to establish optimal treatment. Dr. Malik’s extensive background, warm demeanor and an attentive ear are a perfect fit for patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety and bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, post traumatic stress disorder, phobias, oppositional defiant disorder, childhood behavioral and psychiatric disorders. She respects and recognizes the uniqueness of each patient therefore tailoring the treatment according to each patient’s need.Dr. Fareha N. Malik completed her internship at the Harvard Medical School South Shore Psychiatry Program. She then completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of …Toledo Medical School, along with a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Toledo Medical School. Dr. Fareha N. Malik holds board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry and in general psychiatry and is one of the few psychiatrists in the northern Illinois area who have specialized training in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.Dr. Malik provides compassionate care to patients in the northwest suburban Chicago areas; she is also effective in treating her patients to make positive changes in their lives.

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accepting new patients
4.5

35 Ratings
24 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Hindi
The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
15 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.5

35 Ratings with 15 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
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I highly recommend Dr. Malik. Best doctor I've ever had.

February 14th, 2020

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Extremely knowledgeable about medications. I have been seeing Dr. Malik for approximately 3 years. She has a very soothing and kind demeanor and is very understanding of my depression and anxiety issues. Highly recommend.

December 2nd, 2019

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i see Dr Malik as well as 3 of my sons. we have been seeing about 2 years now. She she has help me find the correct diagnosis and has worked to find the correct medications to help. I highly recommend her.

August 4th, 2016

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While she was nice enough, she did not seem to understand her recommendations for medications were contradictory to medical diagnosis. Her insistence of stimulants were against the recommendation of my primary care doctor. She refused to even discuss any other possible medications. She was frequently confused about who I was or why I was there. I felt like she was not listening or confusing me with another patient. When my doctor called to discuss a situation, she insisted that I was not even a patient. I brought in the bills and rx bottle to own doctor to show I was not making up having been a patient. She created additional anxiety and stress to an already upsetting situation. I am now seeing someone else with far better results.

June 7th, 2016

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I was sad when she closed her practice in Rockford and did not want to find a new doctor. I have been driving an hour one way so I can continue to receive treatment from Dr. Malik. The staff are very helpful, the wait in the waiting room is minimal, and she takes the time to really listen to what is going on with my life.

January 27th, 2016

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First visit was comfortable and productive.

June 22nd, 2015

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Dr. Malik is empathetic, knowledgeable, friendly and easy to access. Her staff is wonderful, too!

February 11th, 2015

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Dr. Malik is very caring and compassionate and made a huge difference in my child's life. I would highly recommend her.

July 18th, 2013

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We really like Dr. Malik. She has been one of the few docs who has not misdiagnosed and over medicated. She is very professional, knowledgeable and accessible.

November 27th, 2012

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I would highly recommend Dr. Malik. She is very caring and compassionate.

November 9th, 2012

Advanced Psychiatry Of Elgin

2130 Point Blvd Ste 200Elgin, IL 60123

Tel: (847) 783-0307

Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Dr. Fareha N. Malik, MD	Dr. Bess Levin, MD	Antoiya Gospodinova, PA-C	Sandya Janardhan MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (35 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience			3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Tamil
Elgin , IL	Chicago , IL	Downers Grove , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences	Med School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine	Med School: North Central College - Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
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Graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 2002.

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Dr. Malik's NPI number is 1780692038.

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