Richard E Fortier
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
60 Pineland Dr New Gloucester ME, 04260Rating
5/5
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Dr. Richard Fortier is a psychiatrist practicing in New Gloucester, ME. Dr. Fortier is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fortier diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fortier 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. Fortier treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1973
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1973
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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