Dr. Sheldon Benjamin M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Sheldon Benjamin is a psychiatrist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Benjamin is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Benjamin diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1980
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1980
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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