Dr. Elizabeth C Spark M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1400 Centre St Suite 105 Newton Center MA, 02459About
Dr. Elizabeth Spark is a psychiatrist practicing in Newton Center, MA. Dr. Spark is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Spark diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Spark 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. Spark treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Sydney- Fac Of Med- Sydney- Nsw- Australia 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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