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Dr. Amanda Sims M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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1280 Centre St Suite 240 Newton Center MA, 02459
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Dr. Amanda Sims is a psychiatrist practicing in Newton Center, MA. Dr. Sims is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sims diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sims 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. Sims treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1992

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Amanda Sims M.D.'s Practice location

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1280 Centre St Suite 240 -
Newton Center, MA 02459
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Patient Experience with Dr. Sims


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Dr. Amanda Sims M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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