Dr. Leonard E Freedberg M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2364 Washington St Newton Lower Falls MA, 02462About
Dr. Leonard Freedberg is a psychiatrist practicing in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Dr. Freedberg is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Freedberg diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Freedberg 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. Freedberg treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1971
Harvard Medical School 1971
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
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