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Dr. John W. Kersting M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. John W. Kersting M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(5)
101 Sullivan Dr Snepa Fall River MA, 02721
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Dr. John Kersting is a psychiatrist practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Kersting is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kersting diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kersting 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. Kersting treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1970

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Dr. John W. Kersting M.D.'s Practice location

John Kersting

101 Sullivan Dr Snepa -
Fall River, MA 02721
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Dr. John W. Kersting M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best 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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