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Dr. John Hensala M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(12)
141 Lower Terrace San Francisco CA, 94114
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4/5

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Dr. John Hensala is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Hensala is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hensala diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hensala 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. Hensala treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Northwestern Uniiversity 1990

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1990

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. John Hensala M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. john hensala, MD

141 Lower Terrace -
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Patient Experience with Dr. Hensala


4.0

Based on 12 reviews

Dr. John Hensala M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 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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