Dr. Michael Alonzo Nelken M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
117 Alston Ave New Haven CT, 06515Rating
3/5
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Dr. Michael Nelken is a psychiatrist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Nelken is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Nelken diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Nelken 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. Nelken treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1975
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1975
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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