Panic Attack
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The one who treats a panic attack is, primarily, the psychiatrist along with the psychologist or psychotherapist, since it is an intense anxiety crisis that requires a mental health approach. A panic attack is a sudden episode of very strong fear or discomfort that reaches its peak within a few minutes, without a real danger to justify it.
How it usually presents:
- Palpitations and a sensation of shortness of breath
- Dizziness, sweating, or trembling
- Intense fear of losing control
When to seek help? When the episodes recur, cause anticipatory fear, or limit daily life, an evaluation is advisable.
A mental health professional can provide guidance on the available options and accompany the process; considering that consultation is a valuable first step toward well-being.
Data on 2,535 doctors who treat panic attack
Which specialist treats panic attack?
A panic attack can be evaluated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist; a general practitioner can provide initial care if the episode is acute. Grief therapy or a complementary therapist may support emotional management. See a doctor if you have sudden intense fear, heart palpitations, or a feeling of breathlessness.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in panic attack
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Frequently asked questions
What is panic attack?
The one who treats a panic attack is, primarily, the psychiatrist along with the psychologist or psychotherapist, since it is an intense anxiety crisis that requires a mental health approach. A panic attack is a sudden episode of very strong fear or discomfort that reaches its peak within a few minu...
Which doctor treats panic attack?
A panic attack can be evaluated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist; a general practitioner can provide initial care if the episode is acute. Grief therapy or a complementary therapist may support emotional management. See a doctor if you have sudden intense fear, heart palpitations, or a feeling of breathlessness.