Dr. Leo M Shapiro M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Leo M Shapiro M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(8)
90 Baldpate Rd Georgetown MA, 01833
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4/5

About

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

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1967

Tufts University School of Medicine 1967

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anxiety
  • Opiate Dependence

Dr. Leo M Shapiro M.D.'s Practice location

Leo Shapiro, MD

90 Baldpate Rd -
Georgetown, MA 01833
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Dr. Leo M Shapiro M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shapiro


4.0

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Dr. Leo M Shapiro M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 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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