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Dr. Edward Poa M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(13)
2801 Gessner Dr Houston TX, 77080
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5/5

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

Education and Training

Northwestern Uniiversity 1999

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 18 years of experience

Dr. Edward Poa M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2801 Gessner Dr

2801 Gessner Dr -
Houston, TX 77080
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New patients: 713-873-2636
Fax: 713-873-2638

12301 MAIN ST -
HOUSTON, TX 77035
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New patients: 713-275-5111
Fax: 713-275-5107

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Patient Experience with Dr. Poa


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Dr. Edward Poa M.D. has a rating of 5 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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