Dr. Alvaro J. Olivares, MD | Providence, RI | Psychiatry

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Dr. Olivares graduated from the Universidad Del Norte Programa De Medicina in 1989. He works in Providence, RI and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Olivares is affiliated with Butler Hospital and Kent Hospital.

4.3

11 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Portuguese
Butler Hospital
5 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Unethical, unprofessional is only the start of this psychiatrist review. He does not follow patients wishes regarding treatment, eg ECT. Know what you are getting into and research ECT. He is deceiving and while acting like he cares what he is doing. ECT treatment was horrific and the nurses and support staff were just as unprofessional. No stars would be appropriate for this man. Psychiatrists deal with the most fragile population and he added to the trauma of my loved one. Get your records and read them. They are now free of charge.

July 28th, 2023

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I have a particularly severe and rare form of Bipolar 1, so severe that it has rendered me disabled. Dr. O truly CARES about each patient, exudes compassion and truly wants to help. ECT treatment with him has changed my life and if you have a psych issue and feel youre not making improvement, I implore you to visit Dr. O.

November 25th, 2019

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This doctor is absolutely the best He really helped our daughter I wish he was in private practice

June 24th, 2019

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Very kind and compassionate. Dr. Olivares and the outpatient staff at Butler Hospital have given me hope. Medications (too many to remember) over years of trying did very little to relieve my severe depression. ECT sessions with Dr. Olivares have provided much more relief than I've experienced via any other means.

February 8th, 2019

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incredible professional kind, compassionate top notch

January 2nd, 2015

Butler Hospital

345 Blackstone BlvdProvidence, RI 02906

Tel: (401) 455-6200

Kent Hospital

455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886

Tel: (401) 737-7000


Dr. Alvaro Jose Olivares, MD	Dr. Meghan Hebishi, DO	Dr. Austin Lin, MD	Dr. Mary O'Malley, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)	3.9 (10 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Providence , RI	Raleigh , NC	Little Rock , AR	Boston , MA
Med School: Universidad Del Norte Programa De Medicina	Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: St George's University School of Medicine	Med School: Cornell University Medical College
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Rhode Island, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Butler Hospital

Medical School

Universidad Del Norte Programa De MedicinaGraduated in 1989

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