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Dr. Joan Finkelstein MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Joan Finkelstein MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(3)
1180 Beacon St Suite 4c Brookline MA, 02446
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5/5

About

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

Education and Training

Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1994

University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 1994

University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1994

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Joan Finkelstein MD's Practice location

Practice At 1180 Beacon St Suite 4c

1180 Beacon St Suite 4c -
Brookline, MA 02446
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New patients: 617-713-0388, 617-734-7405
Fax: 617-983-8873

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Patient Experience with Dr. Finkelstein


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Dr. Joan Finkelstein MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 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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