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Dr. Benjamin Levy MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
111 Infirmary Way Amherst MA, 01003About
Dr. Benjamin Levy is a psychiatrist practicing in Amherst, MA. Dr. Levy is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Levy diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Levy 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. Levy treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1970
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- Dr. Stewart M Ascher MD111 Infirmary Way Amherst MA 01003
- Dr. Charlene L Patenaude M.D.,111 THATCHER RD OFC 1127 AMHERST MA 01003
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30 LOCUST STREET NORTHAMPTON MA 1060BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTERl
164 HIGH STREET GREENFIELD MA 1301HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTERl
575 BEECH STREET HOLYOKE MA 1040