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Dr. James Lyle Hinson M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(5)
7200 Bancroft Ave Suite 125-A Oakland CA, 94605
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Dr. James Hinson is a psychiatrist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Hinson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hinson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hinson 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. Hinson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine 1982

Provider Details

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Dr. James Lyle Hinson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7200 Bancroft Ave Suite 125-A

7200 Bancroft Ave Suite 125-A -
Oakland, CA 94605
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Patient Experience with Dr. Hinson


3.0

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Dr. James Lyle Hinson M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 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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