Medication ManagementDr. Askins specializes in medication management, or assessing and monitoring prescription drugs for his patients. Dr. Askins is also available to assess medications on a case-by-case basis. He will conduct a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation consistent with guidelines published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to thoroughly examine the positive and negative effects medications are having on an individual.
Collaborative Clinical Professionals Dr. Askins is a collaborative psychiatrist who enjoys communicating with mental health practitioners to provide a thorough and comprehensive treatment plan for each patient. Upon the appropriate consent from the patient, Dr. Askins will initiate the communication necessary for eliciting accurate, reliable and appropriate information about the patient’s clinical status and response to treatment. He will encourage compliance with recommended treatments, including those elements of treatment provided by other non-psychiatric physicians or non-physician mental health providers. He will also provide an immediate response to any acute developments that cannot be deferred to a future appointment. |
Contact UsDr. Askins diagnoses and treats patients with common diagnoses or severe mental illness.
To schedule an appointment Phone: 626-793-7792. Our office will verify your insurance prior to your appointment so that you know in advance what your plan covers and if there are any co-payments required. Askins Psychiatry
960 E. Green Street Suite 202 Pasadena, CA 91106 |