Dr. Gary Allen Balster M.D.?
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Dr. Gary Allen Balster M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Gary Allen Balster M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(29)
2218 S Patterson Blvd Dayton OH, 45409
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3/5

About

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

Education and Training

Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1983

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

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

Dr. Gary Allen Balster M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2218 S Patterson Blvd

2218 S Patterson Blvd -
Dayton, OH 45409
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New patients: 937-299-1918
Fax: 937-299-4832

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Patient Experience with Dr. Balster


3.0

Based on 29 reviews

Dr. Gary Allen Balster M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 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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MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITALl

ONE WYOMING STREET DAYTON OH 45409

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