Dr. Michael J Fortin MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
525 Russell Road Cedarcrest Hospital Newington CT, 06111About
Dr. Michael Fortin is a psychiatrist practicing in Newington, CT. Dr. Fortin is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fortin diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fortin 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. Fortin treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Albany Medical College - Union University 1981
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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