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Dr. Ira S Handler MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Ira S Handler MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

2/5(33)
901 E Brady St Suite 103 Butler PA, 16001
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2/5

About

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

Education and Training

University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1985

University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1985

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Adjustment Disorder

Dr. Ira S Handler MD's Practice location

Practice At 901 E Brady St Suite 103

901 E Brady St Suite 103 -
Butler, PA 16001
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New patients: 724-282-1627
Fax: 724-282-4810

Pbs Mental Health Associates

901 E Brady St Ste 103 -
Butler, PA 16001
Get Direction
New patients: 724-282-1627

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Dr. Ira S Handler MD has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 33 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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