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Dr. Richard M. Leavitt MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Richard M. Leavitt MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(16)
280 W Macarthur Blvd Oakland CA, 94611
Rating

3/5

About

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

Education and Training

Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1972

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Dr. Richard M. Leavitt MD's Practice location

Practice At 280 W Macarthur Blvd

280 W Macarthur Blvd -
Oakland, CA 94611
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New patients: 510-752-1000, 510-752-7515

3480 BUSKIRK AVE STE 210 -
PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
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Patient Experience with Dr. Leavitt


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Dr. Richard M. Leavitt MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 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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