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Alfred Nyabwari Ongesa PMHNP-NP
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
515 E BROADWAY COUNCIL BLUFFS IA, 51503About
Dr. Alfred Ongesa is a psychiatrist practicing in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. Dr. Ongesa is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ongesa diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ongesa 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. Ongesa treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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- Dr. Robert Murphy Portley M.D.42ND @ DEWEY ST OMAHA NE 68198
- Dr. Chelsea Lynn Chesen MD11635 Arbor St Omaha NE 68144
- Dr. Harmit Singh MD801 HARMONY ST COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51503
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