Mohammad Abu-Salha, MD – Psychiatrist in Clayton, NC | Mindpath Health
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Since beginning his career in the United States in 1994, Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha has become known for his compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring every patient feels heard and understood, regardless of their background. He adopts a biopsychosocial framework to address mental health, empowering patients to understand their conditions, harness their strengths, and make informed treatment decisions. Dr. Abu-Salha emphasizes patient autonomy and collaboration, frequently coordinating care with therapists, counselors, other medical specialists, and physicians to achieve holistic well-being. He has a history of working across different countries in diverse communities, including rural and urban settings. Residing in Raleigh, Dr. Abu-Salha enjoys spending quality time with his wife, their son, daughter-in-law, and other extended loved ones. He enjoys traveling and sightseeing, exploring museums, being in nature, reading, listening to classical music, fine dining, and learning about animals, the planet Earth, and the universe in which we exist.
- Residency – Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Basrah
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Co-occuring conditions
- Conduct/disruptive disorders
- HIV/AIDS-related care
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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Dr. A and all of the staff are outstanding!
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Dr. A is a knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and caring psychiatrist.
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Dr. A is always nice to see and talk to.
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Dr. A is the most concerned, sincere, and best doctor that I’ve ever had! One in a million.
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Dr. A is very knowledgeable and patient.
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Dr. Abu-Salha is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. He has been my doctor since 2017. I would not want to change doctors. I completely trust him. Thanks, Dr. Abu-Salha, for helping with my anxiety and bipolar disorder.
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I feel my doctor is a great fit for me. He understands me, and I’m comfortable talking to him; both are very important when it comes to mental health. I always end our appointments learning something. I am very grateful for my doctor.
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I have been a patient for years. Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha is the best! Margie at the front office is excellent too.
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I have been a patient of Dr. A’s for years. He is the best! He gives great advice. I enjoy his smile and our conversations.
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I love Dr. A and everyone who works with him.
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I love talking with my doctor.
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I think the world of Dr. A. He pratically saved my life. He is a great clinician!
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My doctor always listens to me.
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Seeing Dr. Abu-Salha for the last several years has really changed mine and my son’s life. Staff are kind and helpful. If we have a question, someone always gets back to us in a timely manner. Everyone is professional and never dismissive.
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Dr. A and all the staff there are outstanding, knowledgeable, and compassionate.
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Dr. A and the whole staff are compassionate, helpful, and knowledgeable. It is much appreciated!
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Dr. A has been treating me for several years. He always listens to my concerns and is a pleasure to deal with.
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Dr. A is amazing. He truly knows me and makes me feel as if I am his only client. He can pick up our conversation right where we left off. I love our appointments, because I am left feeling more confident and inspired about the progress I made.
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Dr. A is the best. Always a help!!!
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Dr. A is very courteous, compassionate, and understanding.
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I am extremely happy with my experience with Mindpath Health and Dr. Abu-Salha! He is very knowledgeable and really seems to care, which means a lot to me.
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I appreciate your professional character and input. All around service is excellent.
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I love Dr. A and trust him completely with my mental health. Hats off to Margie at the front desk. She’s awesome!
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It is easy to make the appointment due to virtual appointment and Dr. A listens to my concerns.
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I’ve been with Dr. A for many years. I feel he is a great clinician. I wouldn’t want anyone but him!
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I’ve just begun working with Dr. Abu-Salha, having had one introductory session. He was kind, and with a new medication, I had a wonderful night’s sleep for the first time in many months.
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Love seeing Dr. A! He is the absolute best doctor ever!!
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My doctor was really polite and professional and efficient.
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Very happy with service been there for twelve years.
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Very knowledgeable and professional.
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Dr A is absolutely wonderful! My entire family loves him!
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Dr A is always friendly. It’s relaxing just sitting and chatting with him.
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Dr A is awesome the new staff in the office are very helpful and nice
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Dr A is great! He listens and understands my concerns. That you so much!
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Dr A is professional yet personable . It’s a hard thing for some doctors but he has it mastered !
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Dr A is the best. He’s encouraging me to build my self confidence. This allows me to more easily control my emotions and stay focused.
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Dr Abu Salha is exceptional psychiatrist with abundant of knowledge beyond his expertise. I am very please with his excellent care.
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Dr. A genuinely cares about my health and leaves no stone unturned to try and help me find the right treatment and care. He is very empathetic and caring.
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Dr. A is a very kind man. He has helped me in so many ways. I wish there would be more doctor’s like him. I truely appreciate Dr. A. The staff at Dr. A’s office have always been very helpful and kind.
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Dr. A is wonderful. Compassionate, kind, empathetic and listened to my concerns and together we worked on a plan that we hope will work for me. Very positive experience! Thank you!!
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Dr. A was wonderful. A nice blend of professionalism with a touch of humor.
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Dr. Abu Salon is a knowledgeable and helpful doctor. I trust his recommendations and advice. He has helped me tremendously concerning my treatments.
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Dr. Abu’s session with me was short and sweet. He was on target.
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Dr. Abu-Salha is one of the best healthcare professionals from whom I had the privilege receive treatment. I’m more than grateful for his caring and committed approach.
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Dr. Mohammed Abu-Salha is the best! He’s so easy to talk with and is so knowledgeable.
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Dr.A is awesome. I’m so blessed to have him as my psychiatrist.
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Dr.A was very pleasant. NO ego problem…he listens he’s empathetic and explains things in language non-medical people would understand.
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Everyone was kind and courteous. I finally feel like I’m starting to make some progress in my life.
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Excellent, compassionate care from all the staff
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First ever visit with a psychiatrist – it was a great session and experience.
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Fully knowledgeable and great team all the way from tech support to doctor and his recommendations
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He actually is interested in what is making me the way I am, he’s a Dr I can respect. He’s here to help me and not just throw meds at me to try.
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I absolutely love Dr. A. He is my favorite Dr ever! He is so sincere and encouraging
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I am satisfied and beyond. My life won’t be the same without Dr. A
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I have always had an excellent experience, every aspect of my interactions with anyone including obviously a/Dr. A has surpassed my expectations. I can envision someday, living my life without medication or the need to see Dr. A
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I just love Dr A! He makes me feel so comfortable when we talk. I totally feel I can be open and honest with him about everything. He is a comfort to me!
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I just started to see Dr A and he is helping me so far I welcome the help and look forward to working with him.
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I love Dr. A he is incredible
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I love working with Dr. A. He always listens to me and makes good recommendations that suit my home and work life. I truly appreciate him.
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I was early for appt. and was able to have appt. early, which was Great!
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It was great, he was an excellent listener and I felt at ease. He filled all the medications.
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It was the easiest time to make it to the virtual waiting room. As always, Dr A was helpful.
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Kim Helms was great! I wanted a second opinion and she was able to provide me with that and the servis was excellent. I will likely be switching from my current clinician to her for future visit.
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Love Dr A, he is the best! I am moving and will miss him very much.
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Love Dr A. and the staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable!! This has changed my life for the better and I am very grateful!
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my doctor has been always professional, attentive, and genuinely caring, not rushing with a clear focus on my health. The staff has been very responsive and helpful.
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My experience was a very pleasant one.
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Very good time I spent with Dr A he is a good Dr to have for my therapy.
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Very pleasant man. I like working with him.
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Went well. Dr A seemed to know me even though it was my first visit.