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Dr. Richard A Ratner M.D.

Psychiatrist | Forensic Psychiatry

4/5(6)
635 S Washington St Alexandria VA, 22314
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4/5

About

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

Education and Training

Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1966

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1966

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 51 years of experience

Expert Publications

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Dr. Richard A Ratner M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5028 Wisconsin Ave Nw Suite 303

5028 Wisconsin Ave Nw Suite 303 -
Washington, DC 20016
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New patients: 202-686-2200, 202-537-6050
Fax: 202-686-2208

Practice At 635 S Washington St

635 S Washington St -
Alexandria, VA 22314
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New patients: 703-231-7455

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ratner


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Dr. Richard A Ratner M.D. 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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