Dr. Allen Jay Palmer M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
25 Saxon Rd Newton Highlands MA, 02461About
Dr. Allen Palmer is a psychiatrist practicing in Newton Highlands, MA. Dr. Palmer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Palmer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa MD
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1974
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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