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Dr. Ralph James Thatcher MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Ralph James Thatcher MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

150 Federal St 3rd Floor Boston MA, 02110
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Dr. Ralph Thatcher is a psychiatrist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Thatcher is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Thatcher diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Thatcher 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. Thatcher treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1969

Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1969

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Dr. Ralph James Thatcher MD's Practice location

Practice At 150 Federal St 3rd Floor

150 Federal St 3rd Floor -
Boston, MA 02110
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