
Elizabeth Alfson
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
365 East St Tewksbury MA, 01876About
Dr. Elizabeth Alfson is a psychiatrist practicing in Tewksbury, MA. Dr. Alfson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Alfson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Alfson 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. Alfson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Anthony H Vagnucci M.D.365 East St Tewksbury MA 01876
- Dr. Sasha A Flynn M.D.Tewksbury Hospital Tewksbury MA 01876
- Dr. Philip Simkowitz M.D.365 East St Tewksbury MA 01876
- Dr. Robert A Karr M.D.North East Area Office Tewksbury MA 01876
- Dr. Janet A Weisenberger M.D.Tewksbury Hospital Tewksbury MA 01876
- Dr. John Scott Martin-joy M.D.365 East St Tewksbury MA 01876
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70 EAST STREET METHUEN MA 1844