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Dr. Michael Joshua Ostacher, MD

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Dr. Michael Ostacher, MD, is an Addiction Medicine specialist practicing in Palo Alto, CA with 36 years of experience. This provider currently accepts 2 insurance plans. New patients are welcome. Hospital affiliations include VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

Va Palo Alto Health Care System,
3801 Miranda Ave,
Palo Alto,
CA,
94304

Professional: 36 Years Experience
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Updated 2025-02-17
Published 2025-02-17

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Dr. Ostacher graduated from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1988. He works in Palo Alto, CA and specializes in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Ostacher is affiliated with VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

Doctor Organizations

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Doctor Education

Medical School

- 1988

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Work Place

Va Palo Alto Health Care System

3801 Miranda Ave

Palo Alto

94304

USA

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Psychiatric Therapeutic Procedures
Psychiatric Therapeutic Procedures

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Depressive Disorders

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