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Dr. Benita Handa, MD
Psychiatry* Age 60
Dr. Benita Handa, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benita Handa, MD is a Psychiatrist in Burlington, MA.
Dr. Benita Handa, MD

Dr. Benita Handa, MD

Psychiatry* Age 60
Burlington, MA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benita Handa, MD is a Psychiatrist in Burlington, MA.
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About Dr. Benita Handa, MD

Dr. Handa graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University School Med, Psychiatry Boston City Hosp, Neurology Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Benita Handa, MD is a Psychiatrist in Burlington, MA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Handa currently practices at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. Dr. Handa has experience treating conditions like Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia), Autism, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Handa's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Handa is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adjustment Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Adjustment Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Family Psychotherapy
Autism
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Anxiety
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Couples Therapy
Schizoaffective Disorder
Eating Disorders
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Impulse Control Disorders
ADHD and-or ADD
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Group Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Conduct Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Opioid Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Panic Disorder
Phobia
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Somatoform Disorders
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder
Dementia
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Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Anorexia
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Cocaine Addiction
Combination Drug Dependence
Conversion Disorder
Delusional Disorder
Depersonalization Disorder
Dissociative Disorder
Drug Induced Dyskinesia or Dystonia
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Dystonia
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Factitious Disorders
Gambling Disorder
Hypochondriasis
Manic Disorder
Marijuana Addiction
Munchausen Syndrome
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Personality Disorders
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder
Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Complete PPO Plus
    Complete HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • ElevateHealth HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO

Where Dr. Benita Handa, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
  2. 2 Lahey Medical Center Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960

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Meet Dr. Benita Handa, MD

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Psychiatry
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FAQs About Dr. Handa's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benita Handa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Handa's profile.

Dr. Handa frequently treats the following conditions: Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia), Autism, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benita Handa, MD is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington.

Yes, Dr. Benita Handa, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • MT Auburn Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University School Med, Psychiatry Boston City Hosp, Neurology Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Benita Handa, MD Practices

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA

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