Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA specializing in pediatric psychiatry and addiction medicine. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
The top procedures that Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2012 were medication management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| medication management | 46 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 50 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD.
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 44 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 36 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 41 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 59 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 55 |
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| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
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| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 29 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 41 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD treated were depression.
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| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
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| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Blue California, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Beech Street, WellPoint, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tim Edwin Wilens, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Tim Wilens is a pediatric psychiatry and addiction medicine specialist. After attending the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Wilens completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Clinical interests for Dr. Wilens include substance use disorder, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and psychopharmacology. He accepts Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
