Dr. Kirk C Lum M.D.?
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Dr. Kirk C Lum M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Kirk C Lum M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(8)
89 Access Rd Suite 24 Norwood MA, 02062
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4/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Kirk C Lum M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 89 Access Rd Suite 24

89 Access Rd Suite 24 -
Norwood, MA 02062
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New patients: 781-551-0999
Fax: 781-551-3396

Dr. Kirk C Lum M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lum


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Kirk C Lum 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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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAMl

148 CHESTNUT STREET NEEDHAM MA 2494

Head east on Access Road 3823 ft
Merge left onto Boston Providence Hwy (US 1) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto Boston Providence Turnpike (US 1) 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1606 ft
Merge left onto Yankee Division Highway (I 95) 255 ft
Continue straight onto Yankee Division Highway (I 95) 3.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards MA 135: Needham 767 ft
Keep right at the fork towards MA 135: Needham 109 ft
Go straight onto West Street (MA 135) 2487 ft
Continue straight onto Needham Avenue (MA 135) 1535 ft
Continue straight onto Dedham Avenue (MA 135) 5223 ft
Turn left onto School Street 969 ft
Turn left onto Lincoln Street 303 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

8.8 miSee direction

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL-MILTON INCl

199 REEDSDALE ROAD MILTON MA 2186

Head west on Access Road 887 ft
Turn left onto Neponset Street (SR B) 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1561 ft
Merge left onto I 95 2.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards I 93 North: Boston 4243 ft
Merge left onto I 93 3928 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards MA 138 North: Milton 1714 ft
Go straight onto Washington Street (MA 138) 1.0 mi
Continue straight onto Canton Avenue (MA 138) 1334 ft
Keep right at the fork onto Canton Avenue 3.3 mi
Turn right onto Reedsdale Road (MA 28) 952 ft
Turn right 659 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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NORWOOD HOSPITALl

800 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD MA 2062

Head west on Access Road 887 ft
Turn right onto Neponset Street (SR B) 1484 ft
Enter Pendergast Circle and take the 2nd exit 786 ft
Continue straight onto Nahatan Street 3837 ft
Turn left onto Broadway 1493 ft
Turn right onto Guild Street 357 ft
Turn left onto Linden Street 374 ft
Turn right 110 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

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