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Dr. Karen Ruth Teston MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(18)
1033 N Parkway Frontage Rd Lakeland FL, 33803
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3/5

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Dr. Karen Teston is a psychiatrist practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Teston is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Teston diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Teston 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. Teston treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1987

University of Maryland School of Medicine 1987

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Treatments

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

Dr. Karen Ruth Teston MD's Practice location

Practice At 1033 N Parkway Frontage Rd

1033 N Parkway Frontage Rd -
Lakeland, FL 33803
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New patients: 863-647-8011
Fax: 863-647-8005
http://www.watsonclinic.com/

2300 E COUNTY ROAD 540A -
LAKELAND, FL 33813
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New patients: 863-607-3689
Fax: 866-264-8519

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Dr. Karen Ruth Teston MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 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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