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Dr. Karen Y Mechanic MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(6)
333 Cottman Avenue Fox Chase Cancer Cen Philadelphia PA, 19111
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Karen Mechanic is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mechanic is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mechanic diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mechanic 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. Mechanic treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1993

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1993

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1993

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Opiate Dependence
  • Adjustment Disorder

Dr. Karen Y Mechanic MD's Practice location

Practice At 333 Cottman Avenue Fox Chase Cancer Center

333 Cottman Avenue Fox Chase Cancer Cen -
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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New patients: 215-893-2424
Fax: 215-893-7220

22-26 S. 40TH ST. -
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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New patients: 610-892-3800

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mechanic


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Dr. Karen Y Mechanic MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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