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Dr. Alan Axelson, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 83
Dr. Alan Axelson, MD
3.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Alan Axelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Alan Axelson, MD
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Dr. Alan Axelson, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 83
Pittsburgh, PA
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59 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alan Axelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Dr. Axelson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS. Dr. Alan Axelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 59 years experience. Dr. Axelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Butler Memorial Hospital and Washington Hospital. Dr. Axelson has experience treating conditions like ADHD and-or ADD among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Axelson received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Axelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Axelson is board certified in Child Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
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Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Family Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

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Locations

  1. 1 Intercare Health Systems LTD. dba Intercare Psychiatric Services
    180 Fort Couch Rd Ste 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
  2. 2 Mon Valley Dialysis Clinic Inc
    1051 Country Club Rd, Monongahela, PA 15063
  3. 3 New Directions Mental Health PC
    110 Hidden Valley Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317
  4. 4 Office
    3000 Park Place Dr Ste 108, Washington, PA 15301
  5. 5 Office
    4055 Monroeville Blvd Ste 300, Monroeville, PA 15146

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3.0
Based on 6 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Mar 17, 2020
Dr. Axelson is the perfect psychiatrist. He is attentive, intuitive and seasoned. He really listens to me and seems to always leave me with something to think about until my next visit. He has taught me to trust myself and believe in my own judgement.
— Mar 17, 2020
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Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    1966
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Child Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Axelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Axelson's profile.

Dr. Alan Axelson, MD is affiliated with Butler Memorial Hospital and Washington Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Axelson, MD holds board certification in Child Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Butler Memorial Hospital

    1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA

  • Washington Hospital

    155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA