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Dr. Scott E Mcdonald M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Scott E Mcdonald M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(4)
19 Friendship St Suite G-20 Newport RI, 02840
Rating

3/5

About

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

Education and Training

Tufts University School of Medicine 1988

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder

Dr. Scott E Mcdonald M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 19 Friendship St Suite G-20

19 Friendship St Suite G-20 -
Newport, RI 02840
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New patients: 401-845-4340
Fax: 401-845-4359

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mcdonald


3.0

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Dr. Scott E Mcdonald M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 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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NEWPORT HOSPITALl

FRIENDSHIP STREET NEWPORT RI 2840

Head southeast on Friendship Street 311 ft
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SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INCl

100 KENYON AVE WAKEFIELD RI 2879

Head northwest on Friendship Street 531 ft
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Turn right onto RI 238 1426 ft
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SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITALl

795 MIDDLE STREET FALL RIVER MA 2721

Head northwest on Friendship Street 531 ft
Turn right onto Broadway 3266 ft
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