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Dr. Joel D Shield M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
204 Lancaster Terrace Brookline MA, 02446About
Dr. Joel Shield is a psychiatrist practicing in Brookline, MA. Dr. Shield is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shield diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shield 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. Shield treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1973
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1973
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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30 WARREN STREET BRIGHTON MA 2135BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITALl
75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115