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Dr. Joel D Shield M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(2)
204 Lancaster Terrace Brookline MA, 02446
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3/5

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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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Dr. Joel D Shield M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Joel Shield, Md

204 Lancaster Terrace -
Brookline, MA 02446
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Patient Experience with Dr. Shield


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Dr. Joel D Shield M.D. has a rating of 3 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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