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Dr. Melissa Sue Chaffee M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1317 Vincent Place Mc Lean VA, 22101About
Dr. Melissa Chaffee is a psychiatrist practicing in Mc Lean, VA. Dr. Chaffee is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Chaffee diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Chaffee 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. Chaffee treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1987
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1987
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Peggy Lomax M.D.6845 Elm Street Mc Lean VA 22101
- Dr. Edward Isaac Gelber M.D.1499 Chain Bridge Road McLean VA 22101
- Dr. Cory Alfers D.O.1499 Chain Bridge Rd Mclean VA 22101
- Dr. Eric Alan Steckler M.D.1483 Chain Bridge Rd Mc Lean VA 22101
- Dr. Charles B Sacks MD1313 Vincent Pl Mc Lean VA 22101
- Dr. Richard K Kim M.D.1499 CHAIN BRIDGE RD STE 100 MC LEAN VA 22101
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5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW WASHINGTON DC 20016VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTERl
1701 NORTH GEORGE MASON DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22205HALQUIST MEMORIAL INPATIENT CENTERl
4715 NORTH 15 STREET ARLINGTON VA 22205