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Dr. Loren A Olson M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Loren A Olson M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 108 Des Moines IA, 50312

About

Dr. Loren Olson is a psychiatrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Olson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Olson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Olson 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. Olson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1968

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Loren A Olson M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A.'s Practice location

Practice At 3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 108

3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 108 -
Des Moines, IA 50312
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New patients: 515-279-6200
Fax: 515-279-4528

4908 FRANKLIN AVE -
DES MOINES, IA 50310
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New patients: 515-280-4930
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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309

Head north 75 ft
Turn right onto Ingersoll Avenue 1.8 mi
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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERl

1801 HICKMAN ROAD DES MOINES IA 50314

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERl

1801 HICKMAN ROAD DES MOINES IA 50314

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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

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