Dr. Benita Handa, MD | Burlington, MA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Handa graduated from the Tufts University School of Medicine in 1993. She works in Burlington, MA and 2 other locations and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Handa is affiliated with Lahey Hospital And Medical Center and Lahey Hospital And Medical Center.

3.2

6 Ratings
33 years of experience
speaks English
Tufts University School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Female

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The worst experience I’ve ever had with anyone in the medical field! Not only did Dr. Handa cause more problems and issues for me by not properly treating me, she made it out in my patient chart I was the problem with fake issues seeking medical care .. how are these people able to practice if they treat patients so poorly when they are the ones that made an error! I’ve honestly lost faith in the medical system. It’s awful. Nobody cares anymore!! Doctors are allowed to make errors and then make it out like it was the patient’s fault when all they needed was help. It’s very sad.

May 22nd, 2025

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Dr. Handa she is wonderful! I have a lot of side effects, and she has had a lot of changing of medications. she is so intelligent with which medication. would be good for my problem and getting to know me She responds fast and is so kind and patient with me. she always has something else for me to try. Love her for anyone

October 17th, 2024

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Dr. Handa is very smart and extremely kind. She does care about me and my problems. And she is very professional. She does give sound advice and find the best medications that work for me and my psychological issues. I do recommend Dr. Handa to any patient who is seeking a nice, kind, professional and know-what-they-are-doing psychiatrist! She is GREAT!

June 28th, 2019

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Dr. Handa is very smart and extremely kind. She does care about me and my problems. And she is very professional. She does give sound advice and find the best medications that work for me and my psychological issues. I do recommend Dr. Handa to any patient who is seeking a nice, kind, professional and know-what-they-are-doing psychiatrist! She is GREAT!

June 28th, 2019

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She is focus on medication, almost ignored all other factors. My situation is going worse with her, too bad.

October 16th, 2015

Lahey Hospital And Medical Center Psychiatry And Behavioral Medicine

41 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805

Tel: (781) 744-8013

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Lahey Hospital And Medical Center

41 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805

Tel: (781) 744-5100

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

41 Mall Rd Ste 365UBurlington, MA 01805

Lahey Hospital And Medical Center

31 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01803

Tel: (781) 744-5100


Dr. Benita Handa, MD	Kathleen Clevenger, MSN, PMHNP-BC	Dr. Lorangelly Rivera, MD	Dr. David Whitehouse, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Burlington , MA	Boston , MA	Boston , MA	Boston , MA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: Northern Kentucky University	Med School: Ponce School Of Medicine	Med School: Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine
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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, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Which hospitals is Dr. Benita Handa affiliated with?: Dr. Benita Handa is affiliated with Lahey Hospital And Medical Center and Lahey Hospital And Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Benita Handa's office located?: Dr. Benita Handa's office is located at 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA, 01805.
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