Dr. Robert William Betcher M.D.. PH.D.?
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Dr. Robert William Betcher M.D.. PH.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Robert William Betcher M.D.. PH.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(3)
38 Oakland Ave Needham MA, 02492
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Dr. Robert Betcher is a psychiatrist practicing in Needham, MA. Dr. Betcher is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Betcher diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Betcher 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. Betcher treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1984

Harvard Medical School 1984

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience

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Dr. Robert William Betcher M.D.. PH.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Robert Betcher

38 Oakland Ave -
Needham, MA 02492
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Dr. Robert William Betcher M.D.. PH.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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