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Dr. Laurie Hammer M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Laurie Hammer M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(22)
372 Washington St Wellesley Hills MA, 02481
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Laurie Hammer is a psychiatrist practicing in Wellesley Hills, MA. Dr. Hammer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Hammer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Hammer 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. Hammer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1981

McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Laurie Hammer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 372 Washington St

372 Washington St -
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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New patients: 781-239-1093

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hammer


4.0

Based on 22 reviews

Dr. Laurie Hammer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 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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