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Dr. Brett David Shurman M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Brett David Shurman M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(36)
12401 Wilshire Blvd Suite 303 Los Angeles CA, 90025
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Dr. Brett Shurman is a psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shurman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shurman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shurman 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. Shurman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1994

Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1994

RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA 1994

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 24 years of experience

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Dr. Brett David Shurman M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 12401 Wilshire Blvd Suite 303

12401 Wilshire Blvd Suite 303 -
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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New patients: 310-979-7335
Fax: 310-979-3101

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shurman


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Dr. Brett David Shurman M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 36 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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