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Dr. Robert B Portney MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Dr. Robert B Portney MD

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

4/5(9)
6 Hearthstone Pl Andover MA, 01810
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4/5

About

Dr. Robert Portney is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Andover, MA. Dr. Portney 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. Portney helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1981

Yale School of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia

Dr. Robert B Portney MD's Practice location

Dr. Robert Portney, Md

6 Hearthstone Pl -
Andover, MA 01810
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New patients: 978-470-3178
Fax: 978-475-0502

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Patient Experience with Dr. Portney


4.0

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Dr. Robert B Portney MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 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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