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Dr. Loren A Olson M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4908 FRANKLIN AVE DES MOINES IA, 50310
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Dr. Loren Olson is a psychiatrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Olson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Olson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Olson 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. Olson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1968

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Loren A Olson M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A.'s Practice location

Practice At 3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 108

3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 108 -
Des Moines, IA 50312
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New patients: 515-279-6200
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4908 FRANKLIN AVE -
DES MOINES, IA 50310
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New patients: 515-280-4930
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