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Dr. S. Christopher Shim M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(4)
415 E Cook Rd Suite 500 Fort Wayne IN, 46825
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4/5

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Dr. S. Shim is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Shim is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shim diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shim 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. Shim treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry

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Dr. S. Christopher Shim M.D.'s Practice location

S. Shim

415 E Cook Rd Suite 500 -
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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New patients: 260-969-9696
Fax: 260-969-7979

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shim


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Dr. S. Christopher Shim M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 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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