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Dr. Allan Francis Giesen MD DO

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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271 Huntington Ave Boston MA, 02115
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Dr. Allan Giesen is a psychiatrist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Giesen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Giesen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Giesen 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. Giesen treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

University of New England / Main Campus 1994

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Dr. Allan Francis Giesen MD DO's Practice location

Practice At 271 Huntington Ave

271 Huntington Ave -
Boston, MA 02115
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New patients: 617-585-7501, 617-267-3700
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Practice At 140 Commonwealth Ave Catholic Charities

140 Commonwealth Ave Catholic Charities -
Danvers, MA 01923
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