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Dr. Richard J Fonte MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(12)
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033
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Dr. Richard Fonte is a psychiatrist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Fonte is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fonte diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fonte may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Fonte treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1975

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Richard J Fonte MD's Practice location

Practice At 500 University Dr

500 University Dr -
Hershey, PA 17033
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New patients: 800-243-1455
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/pathology

20 ERFORD RD -
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
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New patients: 717-761-8332

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