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Dr. Lance Besner, MD

Dr. Lance Besner, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lance Besner, MD is a psychiatrist in Erie, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Corry Memorial Hospital and Meadville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

120 E 2nd St Ste 348 Erie, PA 16507
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(814) 459-6017

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Besner specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Besner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Besner

3.1

18 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
50%
50%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
44%
44%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brian McLaughlin MS in Erie, PA – Jul 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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Erie, PA – Jun 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lance Besner, MD is a psychiatrist in Erie, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Corry Memorial Hospital and...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office120 E 2nd St Ste 348 Erie, PA 16507
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Flagship Cardiac Vascular and Thoracic Surgery of Erie PC120 E 2nd St Erie, PA 16507
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corry Memorial Hospital

    965 Shamrock Ln
    Corry, PA 16407

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Meadville Medical Center

    751 Liberty St
    Meadville, PA 16335

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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