Dr. Les Perkowski D.O.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
403 E 1st St Dixon IL, 61021About
Dr. Les Perkowski is a psychiatrist practicing in Dixon, IL. Dr. Perkowski is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Perkowski diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Perkowski 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. Perkowski treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi 1989
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
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- Dr. Muhammad Nouman Azhar M.D.325 Illinois Rt 2 Dixon IL 61021
- Dr. Hemant Shah M.D.403 E 1ST ST DIXON IL 61021