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Dr. Ellen Schlefer, MD

Dr. Ellen Schlefer, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ellen Schlefer, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Portsmouth, NH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

20 Ladd St Ste 403 Portsmouth, NH 03801
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(603) 431-3933

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schlefer specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Schlefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schlefer

3.4

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
14%
14%
1 Star
29%
29%

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What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 15, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Portsmouth, NH – Oct 21, 2016
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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
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Molsdad in Dover, NH – Mar 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ellen Schlefer, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Portsmouth, NH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities Frisbie...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office20 Ladd St Ste 403 Portsmouth, NH 03801
1

Practice

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County25 Old Dover Rd Rochester, NH 03867
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

    789 Central Ave
    Dover, NH 03820
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Frisbie Memorial Hospital

    11 Whitehall Rd
    Rochester, NH 03867

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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