Mood Disorders Dysthymia and Cyclothymia near Suffolk, VA

Biography: Dr. Stephen Cunningham, MD is a Psychiatrist who practices in Virginia Beach, VA. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 19 years.

Care Philosophy: As an internist my philosophy is to give ``old fashion `` individual care coupled with up to date medical knowledge. When a patient is in the exam room their care will have my complete attention. In addition, I have a subspeciality in addiction medicine, dealing with alcoholism and opiate dependence .

Biography: Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Buch is anInterventional Cardiologist, licensed in both North Carolinaand the United Kingdom. He attended the University ofBirmingham Medical School in Birmingham, U.K., andwas fellowship trained in Interventional Cardiology at theUniversity Hospitals of North Staffordshire, U.K. and at theWashington Hospital Centre in Washington, D.C. He is athree-time recipient of the Interventional Teaching Awardat Eastern Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine.Dr. Buch has served as the Associate Program Director,mentoring cardiology fellows at the Eastern CarolinaHeart Institute's Interventional Cardiology Fellowshipprogram. He has vast teaching experience in the U.S. aswell as the U.K.

Biography: Dr. Miranda Chakos is an Adult Psychiatrist and Psychopharmacologist, with over 20 years of experience. She has extensive experience in treating patients with depression and other mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, psychological symptoms secondary to General Medical Disorder or chronic pain, somatoform disorders, insomnia, and ADHD. Her approach is to conduct thorough mental health evaluations, including integration of laboratory, radiological and clinical findings, and prescribing appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment. In her free time Dr. Chakos enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. She also loves being outdoors, traveling, reading, and enjoying the performing arts.