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Dr. Steven Arnold Polakoff M.D., Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Dr. Steven Arnold Polakoff M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

4/5(20)
5530 Wisconsin Ave 852 Chevy Chase MD, 20815
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Dr. Steven Polakoff is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Polakoff specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Polakoff helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1981

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry

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Dr. Steven Arnold Polakoff M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Steven Polakoff, MD

5530 Wisconsin Ave 852 -
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Dr. Steven Arnold Polakoff M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 20 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatric 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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