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Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD is a psychiatrist in Boston, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1970.

3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

16 Braddock Park Boston, MA 02116

Make an Appointment

(617) 784-2644

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Dr. Van Der Kolk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Van Der Kolk

3.0

10 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Penelope Kirk – Jun 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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RI – Jun 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
18 people found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
19 people found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2019
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Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD is a psychiatrist in Boston, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1970.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Mass Mh Ctr-harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1974

  • Queens Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1971

  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Practice

Office16 Braddock Park Boston, MA 02116
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