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Dr. John Patrick Shields DO

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(18)
4 Allegheny Ctr 8th Fl Agh Psychiatr Pittsburgh PA, 15212
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Dr. John Shields is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Shields is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shields diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shields 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. Shields treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1995

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Med 1999

Board Certification

Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. John Patrick Shields DO's Practice location

Practice At 4 Allegheny Ctr 8th Fl Agh Psychiatric Assocs

4 Allegheny Ctr 8th Fl Agh Psychiatr -
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Dr. John Patrick Shields DO has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 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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