Dr. Olga Gaftanyuk, MD, Phychiatrist
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Dr. Olga Gaftanyuk, MD

Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry

4/5(44)
1132 Westfield St West Springfield MA, 01089
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Dr. Olga Gaftanyuk is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in West Springfield, MA. Dr. Gaftanyuk 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. Gaftanyuk helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.

Education and Training

Lvov Institute Of Med MD

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Dr. Olga Gaftanyuk, MD's Practice location

Practice At 1132 Westfield St

1132 Westfield St -
West Springfield, MA 01089
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New patients: 800-378-5454, 413-592-1980
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103 Myron St West Springfield -
West Springfield, MA 01089
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Dr. Olga Gaftanyuk, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 44 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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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Olga Gaftanyuk, who serves patients in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

A top professional in the field of psychiatry, Dr. Gaftanyuk tends to patients at her private practice in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Originally from Ukraine, she graduated with her medical degree from the Lviv National Medical University. Upon relocating to the United States, she completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of Connecticut Health Center.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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