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Dr. Cornelius Jason Gucfa M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Cornelius Jason Gucfa M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(38)
1215 Pleasant Street Suite 514 Des Moines IA, 50309
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Cornelius Gucfa is a psychiatrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Gucfa is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gucfa diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gucfa 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. Gucfa treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1999

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

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

Dr. Cornelius Jason Gucfa M.D.'s Practice location

Cornelius Gucfa, MD

1215 Pleasant Street Suite 514 -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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New patients: 262-928-2396
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Practice At 6600 Westown Pkwy Suite 200

6600 Westown Pkwy Suite 200 -
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Central Iowa Hospital

6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 200 -
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Patient Experience with Dr. Gucfa


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Dr. Cornelius Jason Gucfa M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 38 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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