Dr. Seth A Rafal M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
91 Wyman St Waban MA, 02468About
Dr. Seth Rafal is a psychiatrist practicing in Waban, MA. Dr. Rafal is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rafal diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rafal 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. Rafal treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1994
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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