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Dr. Alan Arthur Axelson MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(11)
180 Fort Couch Rd Suite 304 Pittsburgh PA, 15241
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4/5

About

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

Education and Training

Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1966

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Provider Details

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Dr. Alan Arthur Axelson MD's Practice location

Practice At 180 Fort Couch Rd Suite 304

180 Fort Couch Rd Suite 304 -
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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Fax: 412-854-5152, 412-221-5249

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Patient Experience with Dr. Axelson


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Dr. Alan Arthur Axelson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 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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