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Dr. James Dallas Nelson M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. James Dallas Nelson M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(20)
737 W Allens Ln Philadelphia PA, 19119
Rating

4/5

About

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

Education and Training

Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1947

Howard University College of Medicine 1947

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

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

Dr. James Dallas Nelson M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. James Nelson, MD

737 W Allens Ln -
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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New patients: 215-242-8055
Fax: 215-242-0305

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Patient Experience with Dr. Nelson


4.0

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Dr. James Dallas Nelson 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 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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