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Dr. Michael A Bengtson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
300 Pinellas St Clearwater FL, 33756About
Dr. Michael Bengtson is a psychiatrist practicing in Clearwater, FL. Dr. Bengtson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Bengtson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Bengtson 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. Bengtson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Dinar Sajan MD1745 S Highland Ave Clearwater FL 33756
- Dr. Harshadkumar Chimanbhai Patel M.D.300 Pinellas St Clearwater FL 33756
- Dr. Patricia I. Ordorica M.D.300 PINELLAS ST CLEARWATER FL 33756
- Dr. George L Warren MD516 Lakeview Rd Clearwater FL 33756
- Dr. Nancy Beth Bloss tumarkin M.D.617 Lakeview Rd Clearwater FL 33756
- Dr. Theresa L Clark M.D.300 Pinellas St Clearwater FL 33756
Nearest Hospitals
FLORIDA HOSPITAL TAMPAl
3100 E FLETCHER AVE TAMPA FL 33613SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN-TAMPAl
12502 USF PINE DR TAMPA FL 33612FLORIDA HOSPITAL CARROLLWOODl
7171 N DALE MABRY HWY TAMPA FL 33614