ADHD
Expert ADHD diagnosis and treatment for children and adults. Comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment by Dr. Gabriella Farkas, MD PhD.
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Understanding ADHD
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting focus, impulse control, and daily functioning in children and adults. With proper diagnosis and treatment, individuals with ADHD can thrive professionally and personally.
Common Symptoms
Emotional & Psychological
- Persistent worry or fear
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood changes or instability
- Emotional overwhelm
Physical & Behavioral
- Sleep disturbance
- Fatigue or low energy
- Changes in appetite
- Physical restlessness
How ADHD is Diagnosed
Diagnosis begins with comprehensive clinical evaluation exploring your symptoms, their onset, duration, and functional impact. Dr. Farkas conducts thorough 60-minute assessments using evidence-based diagnostic criteria. This detailed evaluation ensures accurate diagnosis, distinguishes ADHD from similar conditions, and identifies any co-occurring mental health conditions requiring treatment.
Why Choose Dr. Farkas for ADHD Treatment
Expert Psychiatric Care
MD/PhD in neuroscience with specialized expertise in ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Board-certified with extensive clinical experience.
Comprehensive Evaluation
60-90 minute thorough assessments ensuring accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Treatment grounded in latest psychiatric research and clinical evidence, tailored to your unique needs.
Ongoing Support
Regular monitoring and medication management ensuring optimal treatment response and symptom management.
Ready to Start Treatment for ADHD?
Expert psychiatric care begins with a comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Gabriella Farkas provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment helping you achieve lasting symptom relief.
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Schedule Your Evaluation
Contact Dr. Farkas to schedule your comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. New patient appointments typically available within 2-4 weeks. During your first appointment, Dr. Farkas will:
- Conduct thorough symptom and history assessment
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Discuss treatment options and develop personalized care plan
- Answer questions and address your concerns
Treatment Options
Based on your evaluation, Dr. Farkas discusses treatment options including psychiatric medication, therapy referral, or combined treatment. All recommendations explained clearly, with your preferences and values incorporated into decision-making.
Ongoing Care
Once treatment initiated, regular follow-up appointments monitor your response, manage medications, assess side effects, and adjust treatment as needed. You have ongoing psychiatric support throughout your treatment.
Evidence-Based Resources
Learn more from authoritative sources:
National Institute of Mental Health American Psychiatric Association National Alliance on Mental Illness
Privacy & Confidentiality: Dr. Farkas's practice is fully HIPAA-compliant. Your health information is protected with the highest standards of confidentiality and security.
Adult
ADHD
Often under-diagnosed in high-functioning adults, adult ADHD presents differently than childhood ADHD — and is frequently mistaken for anxiety, depression, or just poor executive function. A thorough evaluation distinguishes ADHD from its many mimics.
What is Adult?
Often under-diagnosed in high-functioning adults, adult ADHD presents differently than childhood ADHD — and is frequently mistaken for anxiety, depression, or just poor executive function. A thorough evaluation distinguishes ADHD from its many mimics.
Dr. Farkas brings a rare combination of MD/PhD neuroscience training, NIH research center experience, and clinical expertise to the evaluation and treatment of adult adhd. Her 60–90 minute new patient evaluations are designed to understand your full picture — medical history, prior treatments, contributing factors — before any treatment begins.
Effective treatment requires accurate diagnosis. Dr. Farkas's rigorous diagnostic approach ensures the right condition is identified and treated — not just the most common one that looks similar.
Common presentations
How Dr. Farkas treats
Adult ADHD
Evidence-based, neurobiologically-informed care. The treatment plan is built around your specific situation — not a protocol template.
What to expect from
your first appointment
A new patient evaluation with Dr. Farkas is 60–90 minutes — not a rushed intake. It covers your full psychiatric and medical history, prior diagnoses, all medications tried, and what has or hasn't worked. You'll leave with a clear diagnosis, a treatment plan you understand and agree with, and a follow-up already scheduled.
Telehealth is available throughout South Carolina, New York, and Virginia. In-person appointments are available at our Hilton Head Island, SC office.
Ready for a real evaluation
of Adult?
60–90 minutes. Expert diagnosis. A treatment plan built around your specific situation.