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Dr. Ernest Poortinga M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Ernest Poortinga M.D.

Psychiatrist | Forensic Psychiatry

3/5(2)
8303 Platt Rd Saline MI, 48176
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3/5

About

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

Education and Training

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 2000

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 18 years of experience

Dr. Ernest Poortinga M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8303 Platt Rd

8303 Platt Rd -
Saline, MI 48176
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New patients: 734-295-4811

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Patient Experience with Dr. Poortinga


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Dr. Ernest Poortinga M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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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