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Dr. Richard eric Plotkin M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
20 Lewis Avenue Great Barrington MA, 01230About
Dr. Richard eric Plotkin is a psychiatrist practicing in Great Barrington, MA. Dr. Plotkin is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Plotkin diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Plotkin 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. Plotkin treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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- Dr. Ellen Rees M.D.2 East Rd Great Barrington MA 01230
- Dr. Linda F Smothers MDCottage Street Great Barrington MA 01230
- Dr. Amy Carol Ice MD20 Lewis Avenue Great Barrington MA 01230
- Susan Weston Other20 Lewis Avenue Great Barrington MA 01230
- Dr. Richard C. Evans M.D.7 Fern Hl Great Barrington MA 01230
- Dr. Lester H Friedman M.D.200 Castle Hill Ave Great Barrington MA 01230
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