Dr. Richard J Alden MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
2386 Nw Hoyt St Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Richard Alden practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Portland, OR. Dr. Alden evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Alden seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1988
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Adjustment Disorder
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