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Dr. Lawrence Blaine Shaffer M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Lawrence Blaine Shaffer M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

301 Centennial Mall S Lincoln NE, 68508

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Dr. Lawrence Shaffer is a psychiatrist practicing in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Shaffer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shaffer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer 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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Blaine Shaffer M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Lawrence Shaffer, MD

301 Centennial Mall S -
Lincoln, NE 68508
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BRYAN MEDICAL CENTERl

1600 SOUTH 48TH ST LINCOLN NE 68506

Head north on Centennial Mall South 399 ft
Turn right onto O Street (US 34) 2.4 mi
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CHI HEALTH ST ELIZABETHl

555 SOUTH 70TH ST LINCOLN NE 68510

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LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITALl

1710 SOUTH 70TH ST, SUITE 200 LINCOLN NE 68506

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Turn right onto O Street (US 34) 3.9 mi
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