Dr. Philip Herschenfeld M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
167 E 67th St New York NY, 10065Rating
5/5
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Dr. Philip Herschenfeld is a psychiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Herschenfeld is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Herschenfeld diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Herschenfeld 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. Herschenfeld treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1968
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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