
Dr. Sharon S Packer M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
270 Lafayette St Suite 509 New York NY, 10012About
Dr. Sharon Packer is a psychiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Packer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Packer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Packer 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. Packer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1974
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Dr. Sharon S Packer M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 105 E 15th St Suite 6
105 E 15th St Suite 6 -New York, NY 10003Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. David Salvage M.D.270 Lafayette St New York NY 10012
- Dr. John J. benjamin Davidman M.D.560 Broadway New York NY 10012
- Dr. Harvey Bernard Bezahler M.D.14 E 4th St New York NY 10012
- Dr. Jared Nathaniel Finkell M.D.73 Spring St New York NY 10012
- Dr. Ayse Nazlim Hagmann M.D.270 Lafayette St New York NY 10012
- Dr. Matthew Seth Holden M.D.350 Lafayette St New York NY 10012
Nearest Hospitals
MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL/PETRIE CAMPUSl
FIRST AVENUE AT 16TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10003BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTERl
462 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL/PETRIE CAMPUSl
FIRST AVENUE AT 16TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10003BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTERl
462 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016