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Dr. William J Giakas M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. William J Giakas M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(85)
1639 N Alpine 206 Rockford IL, 61107
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. William Giakas is a psychiatrist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Giakas is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Giakas diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Giakas may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Giakas treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1988

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1988

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia
  • Insomnia
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. William J Giakas M.D.'s Practice location

William Giakas

1639 N Alpine 206 -
Rockford, IL 61107
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New patients: 815-654-7772
Fax: 815-654-7009

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Patient Experience with Dr. Giakas


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Dr. William J Giakas M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 85 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITALl

1401 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61104

Head west 613 ft
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SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERl

5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108

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ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE ROCKFORD IL 61103

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