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Dr. Janis Bacon Petzel M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

5/5(3)
116 Second St Suite 1 Hallowell ME, 04347
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Dr. Janis Petzel is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Hallowell, ME. Dr. Petzel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Petzel helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

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FemaleEnglish 21 years of experience

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Dr. Janis Bacon Petzel M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 116 Second St Suite 1

116 Second St Suite 1 -
Hallowell, ME 04347
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Dr. Janis Bacon Petzel M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatric 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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