- Adolescent Psychiatrists & Pediatric Psychiatrists
- PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Dr. Alan Axelson, MD
Dr. Alan Axelson, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry•Male•Age 81
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Alan Axelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 56 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Axelson has extensive experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE medical school in 1966. His office is not accepting new patients.

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180 Fort Couch Rd Ste 304 Pittsburgh, PA 15241Make an Appointment
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Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Axelson treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Axelson treats other conditions, please contact the office at (412) 831-0355.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Dr. Axelson's conditions and procedures:
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
- Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
- Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Cocaine Addiction
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Combination Drug Dependence
- Conduct Disorder
- Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
- Developmental and Learning Disorders
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
- Family Psychotherapy
- Hallucinogen Dependence
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Marijuana Addiction
- Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
- Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
- Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Opioid Abuse
- Opioid Dependence
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
- Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophreniform Disorder
- Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
- Separation Anxiety
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Dr. Axelson accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Capital Blue Cross
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Blue Preferred PPO
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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1 Star | 40% | (2) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certifications
- Child Psychiatry
- Psychiatry
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Alan Axelson, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Axelson frequently treats Neurodevelopmental Disorders. See all practice areas where Dr. Axelson specializes.
Where is Dr. Alan Axelson, MD's office located?
Dr. Axelson's office is located at 180 Fort Couch Rd Ste 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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