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Dr. Nelson Handal, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 70
Dr. Nelson Handal, MD
4.7 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Dothan, AL.
Dr. Nelson Handal, MD
4.7 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Nelson Handal, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 70
Dothan, AL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Dothan, AL.

About

Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Dothan, AL and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Universidad Mayor De San Andres, Facultad De Medicina in 1981 and completed a residency at Suny At Syracuse College Of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. At present, Dr. Handal received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Handal also speaks German and Spanish. Dr. Handal is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
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Developmental and Learning Disorders
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Major Depressive Disorder
Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychiatric Diseases
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizophrenia
Separation Anxiety
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
ADHD Testing
Lab Service
Psychological Testing
QEEG (Quantitative Encephalogram)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    SureFit South Florida
  • Blue Choice HMO
    BlueOptions HMO
    myBlue EPO
    SimplyBlue HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic PC
    408 Healthwest Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
  2. 2 Emerald Coast Therapeutics Pllc
    141 Mack Bayou Loop Ste 301, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  3. 3 Reliance Healthcare and Rehab Services
    495 Grand Blvd Ste 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  4. 4 Key Changes LLC
    101 Medical Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00

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4.7
Based on 27 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Patient Reviews
Jan 03, 2019
The last thing I wanted to do was have to medicate my child for behavior, but when she came home with an F in conduct I was left with no other option . Dr. Handel is one of the most patient doctors I have ever met. My child was literally upside down in the chair and he managed to sit with her and talk for over 30 min about school and life and I couldn’t be more happy with the outcome. Hands down the best parenting decision I have ever made.
Dothan , AL — Jan 03, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Mayor De San Andres, Facultad De Medicina
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Syracuse University Hospital
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Suny At Syracuse College Of Medicine
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelson Handal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Handal's profile.

Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Handal, MD holds board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL