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Dr. Paul R Fleischman M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1394 S East St Amherst MA, 01002About
Dr. Paul Fleischman is a psychiatrist practicing in Amherst, MA. Dr. Fleischman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fleischman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fleischman 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. Fleischman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1971
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ralph Cohen MD664 Main St Amherst MA 01002
- Dr. Killian R. O'connell M.D.6 University Dr Amherst MA 01002
- Dr. Shoshana R. Sokoloff M.D.409 Main St Amherst MA 01002
- Dr. Barry L. Farber MD34 Main St Amherst MA 01002
- Dr. Kenneth Talan M.D.26 S Prospect St Amherst MA 01002
- Dr. Daniel J. Friedenson M.D31 Hall Dr Amherst MA 01002
Nearest Hospitals
COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC,THEl
30 LOCUST STREET NORTHAMPTON MA 1060HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTERl
575 BEECH STREET HOLYOKE MA 1040BAYSTATE WING HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERSl
40 WRIGHT STREET PALMER MA 1069