Dr. Linda Peterson M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
195 Union St Rockport ME, 04856About
Dr. Linda Peterson practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Rockport, ME. Dr. Peterson evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Peterson seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
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Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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