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Dr. Naveen Achar, MD

Psychiatry*
2.5 (12)
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33 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Naveen Achar, MD

Dr. Naveen Achar, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Albany, NY. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC) and is affiliated with Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Saint Peter's Hospital and Samaritan Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Achar an average 2.5 star rating.

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Dr. Achar's Office Locations

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    Pinnacle Behavioral Health Ipa Pllc
    10 McKown Rd Ste 102, Albany, NY 12203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 222-8740

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  • Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
  • Saint Peter's Hospital
  • Samaritan Hospital

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    • Psychiatry

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    • 33 years of experience
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    • 1831294834
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    • Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC)
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