Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D.?
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Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(4)
901 W Jefferson St Springfield IL, 62702
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Santosh Shrestha is a psychiatrist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Shrestha is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shrestha diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shrestha 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. Shrestha treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

College of Medical Sciences

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia

Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 901 W Jefferson St

901 W Jefferson St -
Springfield, IL 62702
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New patients: 217-545-8229
Fax: 217-545-2275

Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shrestha


3.0

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Dr. Santosh Shrestha M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 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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