Dr. Kirk C Lum M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
89 Access Rd Suite 24 Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Kirk Lum is a psychiatrist practicing in Norwood, MA. Dr. Lum is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lum diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lum 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. Lum 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 1993
Tufts University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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