We also offer the following specialty services:

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Long-Acting Medications

  • Consistency is important in maintaining mental health. Through the use of new, long-acting medications we are now able to offer increased ease and stability with some treatment plans. These new medications are typically dosed monthly, every other month, or even every six months. In addition to the obvious benefit of taking fewer pills on a daily basis, this treatment option also has the potential to decrease mood episodes and side effects.

    While the pill form of psychiatric medications has been used to treat people for decades, some of these proven medications for conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and even alcohol or opiate dependence are now available as an injection. People often compare these simple injections to the ease of receiving a vaccination.

    We look forward to talking with you about these new and exciting medication management options during your next appointment.

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Movement Disorders caused by medication and neurodegenerative diseases

  • Dealing with movement disorders can have a lasting effect on your own life as well as the lives of those around you. Excel Psychiatric Associates treats a variety of movement disorders.

    Neurologists and psychiatrists are both credentialed by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, but few psychiatrists feel comfortable managing complex conditions. Dr. Chepke has a passion for and experience with treating not only the movement disorder but also caring for all of the complications and psychiatric issues that often result from such situations. Contact us today to speak with a neuropsychiatrist in Huntersville, NC.

    At Excel Psychiatric Associates we specialize in three main movement disorders:

    Huntington's Disease

    Huntington's Chorea is now known as Huntington's disease. There are two approved treatments for Huntington's - Austedo and Tetrabenazine. Talk to us about medication options and how to manage your movement disorders. Call 704-457-9292 today for neuropsych help in Huntersville, NC and the surrounding area.

    Parkinson's Disease

    We offer care for Parkinson's disease psychosis, which causes hallucinations and delusions, and Parkinsonism, which are movement problems. Nuplazid (pimavanserin) is the only FDA approved treatment for Parkinson's disease psychosis.

    Tardive Dyskinesia

    Tardive Dyskinesia, or TD, is a disorder that involves involuntary body movements. Your symptoms will be measured on the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) and can be treated with Ingrezza (valbenazine) and Austedo.

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Gene testing (with a simple nasal swab)

  • Pharmaco (medications)

    Genetic (a look at your specific genes)

    Pharmacogenetic testing gives us a tool to help plan your treatment. It is designed to help us get you on the right medicine faster with fewer unwanted side effects.

    Your genetics provide useful clues about your metabolism; based on this information we are able to come up with a list of drugs that would be a more likely match for your body.

    If you're interested in receiving medication management that incorporates pharmacogenetic testing, contact us today!

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Nasal eskatamine spray (SPRAVATO)

  • Are you suffering from the symptoms of depression despite multiple treatment attempts? Have you tried multiple treatments for major depressive disorder without any success? Are you still searching for a treatment that will provide the relief you need? Excel Psychiatric Associates offers SPRAVATO, a treatment that can alleviate symptoms for some people with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

    Read more here.