Dr. Shivkumar H Jha MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center 736 Cambridge Street Brighton MA, 02135About
Dr. Shivkumar Jha is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Brighton, MA. Dr. Jha specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Jha helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
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Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry
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