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Dr. Peter J. Smith M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(9)
3636 High St Maryview Behavioral Portsmouth VA, 23707
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Dr. Peter Smith is a psychiatrist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Smith is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Smith 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. Smith treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1976

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Dr. Peter J. Smith M.D.'s Practice location

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3636 High St Maryview Behavioral -
Portsmouth, VA 23707
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New patients: 757-398-2361
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Practice At 189 Storrs Rd

189 Storrs Rd -
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
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Patient Experience with Dr. Smith


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Dr. Peter J. Smith M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 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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