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Dr. Sylvia Foster MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Sylvia Foster MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

8th Street And Girard Ave Philadelphia PA, 19122
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Dr. Sylvia Foster is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Foster is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Foster diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Foster 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. Foster treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1984

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Sylvia Foster MD's Practice location

Practice At 8th Street And Girard Ave

8th Street And Girard Ave -
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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New patients: 215-787-2000
Fax: 215-787-2115

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