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Dr. Joan Schaap Leitzer M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(3)
18 Neal St Portland ME, 04102
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5/5

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

Education and Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1979

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Dr. Joan Schaap Leitzer M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Joan Leitzer, MD

18 Neal St -
Portland, ME 04102
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New patients: 207-874-6726
Fax: 207-879-7112

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Dr. Joan Schaap Leitzer M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 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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