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Dr. Susan Ruth Filene M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

117 Chilton St Cambridge MA, 02138
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Dr. Susan Filene is a psychiatrist practicing in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Filene is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Filene diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Filene 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. Filene treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1988

Boston University School of Medicine 1988

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Dr. Susan Ruth Filene M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Susan Filene, MD

117 Chilton St -
Cambridge, MA 02138
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