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Dr. Ilene Spitzer, MD

Dr. Ilene Spitzer, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ilene Spitzer, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Portsmouth, NH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

230 Lafayette Rd Portsmouth, NH 03801

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Spitzer specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Spitzer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spitzer

3.0

22 ratings, 7 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 27, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bruce – Jun 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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farley44 in Portsmouth, NH – Jun 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Portsmouth – May 02, 2017
Thank you for your thoughts and input. It means...Read More
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Burlington, MA – Dec 21, 2016
I am sorry you were so frustrated. I Would have...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

I have over twenty years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults. I place a premium on thorough and comprehensive initial evaluation to ensure adequacy of the diagnostic assessment and, therefore, the appropriateness and indication...read more
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Pediatric Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

  • Adult Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • C F Menninger Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Psychiatry
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office230 Lafayette Rd Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • York Hospital

    15 Hospital Dr
    York, ME 03909
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Exeter Hospital

    5 Alumni Dr
    Exeter, NH 03833
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Portsmouth Regional Hospital

    333 Borthwick Ave
    Portsmouth, NH 03801
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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