Old Georgetown Mental Health Associates
301-897-0099
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  • Sara Cartmell, M.D.
  • Miriam Galescu, M.D.
  • C. Lawrence Horn, M.D.
  • Daniel Kauffman, M.D.
  • Daniel Levine, M.D.
  • Amarachi Nwaije, M.D.
  • Deborah Pollack, M.D.
  • Molly Strauss, M.D.
  • Lisa Zucker, M.D.

Desha Teja, M.D.

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Dr. Teja has been in practice for over 25 years. She has an adult psychiatry practice, with special interest in depression, anxiety, and relational difficulties. Her approach is eclectic, treating individuals with elements of insight-oriented, cognitive and interpersonal therapies. She limits the number of patients she sees to ensure adequate time and availability for each. She prescribes medication when needed, after careful consideration.

Medical School
Residency
Board Certification
Professional Associations
Years in Practice

1981 Delhi University
1986 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1987
Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and member of The Washington Psychiatric Association
Practicing psychiatry since 1987

Insurance

Dr. Teja participates with United Healthcare and our office will file claims for you. Additionally, many insurance policies have an out-of-network benefit which typically reimburses you for a portion of your payment. Our Office Manager, LaShawn Farrish, can provide guidance with this process.

Contact

Phone: 301-897-0099 ext. 312
COVID-19 Notice
All appointments are being conducted via phone or video conferencing. Your doctor will contact you prior to your appointment to discuss the best format for your appointment.

Phone: 301-897-0099 | Extensions: Cartmell-307 Kauffman-303 Levine-304 Strauss-310 Galescu-312 Nwaije: 306
  Horn: 240-242-9856  Zucker-301-771-0678

Practice Manager: La Shawn Farrish 301-897-0099 ext. 300| Fax: 301-897-8537
10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 520, Bethesda, MD 20817