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Dr. Scott S. Teraoka M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Scott S. Teraoka M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(8)
94-1480 Moaniani St Waipahu HI, 96797
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4/5

About

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

Education and Training

University of Hawaii 2004

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Scott S. Teraoka M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 94-1480 Moaniani St

94-1480 Moaniani St -
Waipahu, HI 96797
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New patients: 808-432-3100, 808-432-3177
Fax: 425-391-9562

Dr. Scott S. Teraoka M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Teraoka


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Scott S. Teraoka M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 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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WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITALl

128 LEHUA STREET WAHIAWA HI 96786

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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALl

3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU HI 96819

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PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTERl

98-1079 MOANALUA ROAD AIEA HI 96701

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