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Dr. Ruth A Barron MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1493 Cambridge St Cambridge MA, 02139
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Dr. Ruth Barron is a psychiatrist practicing in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Barron is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Barron diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Barron 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. Barron treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1977

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 40 years of experience

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Dr. Ruth A Barron MD's Practice location

Practice At 1493 Cambridge St

1493 Cambridge St -
Cambridge, MA 02139
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New patients: 617-665-1343

1 HOSPITAL RD -
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
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New patients: 508-684-4500
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