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Dr. Leon Hammer M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Leon Hammer M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(13)
901 Nw 8th Ave Suite B-5 Gainesville FL, 32601
Rating

4/5

About

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

Education and Training

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1952

Provider Details

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Dr. Leon Hammer M.D.'s Practice location

Leon Hammer

901 Nw 8th Ave Suite B-5 -
Gainesville, FL 32601
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New patients: 352-371-2833
Fax: 352-371-2867

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hammer


4.0

Based on 13 reviews

Dr. Leon Hammer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 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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