Ryan Wakim MD
Dr. Wakim is a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for and expertise in addiction, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders and the subspecialty of interventional psychiatry. He obtained his medical degree from West Virginia University where he also completed his residency training, finishing as chief resident. Dr. Wakim co-founded and served as the CEO of Transformations leading to a successful merger with Shore Capital in May 2021. He is purpose driven towards improving the standard of and removing stigma related to behavioral healthcare. Dr. Wakim enjoys golf, traveling and time spent with his two dogs, Lulu and Rayna.
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Inpatient Alcohol Rehab: Definition, How It Works, Types, Benefits, Treatment Approaches, Cost in Ohio
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Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): Definition, Components, How it Works, Applications, Benefits
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