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Dr. Stephen M Jaffe M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
6 Albion Pl Newton Center MA, 02459About
Dr. Stephen Jaffe is a psychiatrist practicing in Newton Center, MA. Dr. Jaffe is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Jaffe diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Jaffe 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. Jaffe treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sarah Q Oneil MD634 COMMONWEALTH AVE NEWTON CENTRE MA 02459
- Dr. Joyce Mendel M.D.10 LANGLEY RD NEWTON CENTRE MA 02459
- Dr. Kimberly D Boyd M.D.63 Kenwood Avenue Newton Center MA 02459
- Dr. Martha Stark M.D.3 Ripley St Newton Center MA 02459
- Dr. Paul Selby Laffer M.D.10 Langley Rd Newton Center MA 02459
- Dr. Amanda Sims M.D.1280 Centre St Newton Center MA 02459
Nearest Hospitals
FRANCISCAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & REHAB CENTERl
30 WARREN STREET BRIGHTON MA 2135