
Dr. Loren A Olson M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 108 Des Moines IA, 50312About
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
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Practice At 3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 108
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Nearby Providers
- Olivier Bertrand Djoumessi PMHNPGrand Ave Des Moines IA 50312
- Dr. J patrick Bertroche D.O.2190 Nw 82nd St Clive IA 50325
- Mr. B P Makkapati MD1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Manmohan Singh MD1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Charles Scott Jennisch MD6921 HICKMAN RD STE 2327 URBANDALE IA 50322
- Mr. Eric R Barlow M.D.2500 82ND PL URBANDALE IA 50322
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
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1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309