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Dr. Benita Handa M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

2/5(2)
41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic Burlington MA, 01805
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About

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

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1993

Tufts University School of Medicine 1993

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 24 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Adjustment Disorder

Dr. Benita Handa M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic

41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic -
Burlington, MA 01805
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New patients: 401-782-8000, 781-744-8006
http://www.lahey.org/physdir/detail.asp?id=1955

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