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Dr. Edward B Pontius MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

576 Saint John St Portland ME, 04102
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Dr. Edward Pontius is a psychiatrist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Pontius is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pontius diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pontius 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. Pontius treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1979

Tufts University School of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

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Dr. Edward B Pontius MD's Practice location

Practice At 576 Saint John St

576 Saint John St -
Portland, ME 04102
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New patients: 207-373-3052

Practice At 329 Bath Rd

329 Bath Rd -
Brunswick, ME 04011
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New patients: 800-434-3000

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