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Dr. Stanley E. Fischman M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2485 Hospital Drive Mountain View California, 94040About
Dr. Stanley Fischman is a psychiatrist practicing in Mountain View, California. Dr. Fischman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fischman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fischman 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. Fischman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
SUNY Downstate
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1960
S.U.N.Y. Health Science Center - Downstate
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1960
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
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Dr. Stanley E. Fischman M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What could be the reason my mother is just not eating?
Yes, Grief READ MORE
My daughter has suddenly lost her appetite. Could it be a hormonal issue?
Yes, depression secondary to low thyroid production, fear, being in a position to hide a friend's secret READ MORE
Can insomnia be psychological?
It very likely is psychological, especially worry or anxiety, depression. Could be hyperthyroidism. READ MORE
Difference in treatment between a psychiatrist and psychologist?
Both could be very effective. Psychologists are skilled n psychotherapy and may be able to do psychological testing to elicit possible etiologies of the depression. Psychiatrists are physicians and are highly skilled in the use of 'physical' treatments such as medications, ECT, rTMS and also skilled in psychotherapy. Both Psychiatrists and Psychologists are both often skilled in specialized psychotherapeutic techniques such as DBT and CBT READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaking on Topics such as Sleep Psychopharmacology -
Awards
- Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Fellowships
- Child Psychiatry at Stanford University
Internships
- Albert Einstein University
Fellowships
- Stanford University (Child Psychiatry)
Professional Society Memberships
- Northern California Psychiatric Association, American Psychiatric Association
Articles and Publications
- Has published Many Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Parents, His Excellent Education
Hobbies / Sports
- Farming, Scuba Diving, Swimming
Favorite professional publications
- Current Psychiatry, New England Journal of Medicine
Dr. Stanley E. Fischman M.D.'s Practice location
Mountain View, California 94040Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Reena Trivedi MD2500 GRANT RD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
- Dr. Caroline Little Cribari M.D., PHD.2485 Hospital Dr Mountain View CA 94040
- Dr. Bruce Bienenstock M.D.2485 Hospital Dr Mountain View CA 94040
- Dr. Charles E Xuereb M.D.1061 El Monte Ave Mountain View CA 94040
- Dr. Philip Munn Liu M.D.515 South Dr Mountain View CA 94040
- Maor Katz MD2660 SOLACE PL STE A MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
Nearest Hospitals
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2500 GRANT ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARAl
700 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY SANTA CLARA CA 95051LUCILE SALTER PACKARD CHILDREN'S HSP AT STANFORDl
725 WELCH ROAD PALO ALTO CA 94304