Psychiatrist in Johns Creek, Georgia Seong Shim, Psychiatrist
License: MD
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes
Seong Shim, MD
Dr. Shim has provided psychiatric service, education and conducted neuroscience research for mental health on faculties of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Chicago Medical School over 20 years. His research has been funded by major research organizations including National Institute of Mental Health, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affair, pharmaceutic companies and research foundations. Dr. Shim has published over 100 research articles, book chapters, and presentations at research conferences.
For the last ten years, Dr. Shim has served as an associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Shim believes in comprehensive psychiatric care using a bio-psycho-social model in diagnostic assessment, medication management, and individual psychotherapy for patients ranging from adolescents high teen to adults and seniors. Outside of work, Dr. Shim enjoys hiking, running, travel, and studying gothic architecture.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
Education
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Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
Fellowship | 1994
New Haven, CT, United States
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Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
Residency | 1992
New Haven, CT, United States
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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology/Psychopharmacology, Ph.D.
Internship | 1989
Springfield, IL, United States
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Chung Ang University College of Medicine, M.D
Medicine | 1981
Seoul, N/A, Republic Of Korea
Languages
- English
- Korean
Get Directions
470-482-6508
770-476-9750
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Seong Shim. You can also call 470-482-6508 to have someone assist you.
Seong Shim generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 470-482-6508 to find out Seong Shim's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Seong Shim:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 470-482-6508 to see how we can help.
Yes, Seong Shim is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Seong Shim does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Seong Shim is currently offering in-office visits.
- English
- Korean
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