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Dr. Kenneth C Potts M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1153 Centre St Jamaica Plain MA, 02130
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Dr. Kenneth Potts is a psychiatrist practicing in Jamaica Plain, MA. Dr. Potts is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Potts diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Potts 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. Potts treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1981

Wayne State University School of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Kenneth C Potts M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1153 Centre St

1153 Centre St -
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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New patients: 608-782-7300, 617-983-7926
Fax: 617-983-7455, 608-791-6334

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