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Dr. Paul Fishman M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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9 Walter St San Francisco CA, 94114
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About

Dr. Paul Fishman is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Fishman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fishman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fishman 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. Fishman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1984

University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1984

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder

Dr. Paul Fishman M.D.'s Practice location

Paul Fishman, MD

9 Walter St -
San Francisco, CA 94114
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New patients: 415-552-1290
Fax: 415-552-1292

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fishman


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Dr. Paul Fishman M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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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