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Dr. Timothy Olson MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Timothy Olson MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA, 50314

About

Dr. Timothy 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

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Timothy Olson MD's Practice location

Practice At 1801 Hickman Rd

1801 Hickman Rd -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-282-2319, 515-282-2200
Fax: 515-282-3234

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IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl

700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERl

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