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Dr. Scott Shaffer MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

345 Blackstone Blvd Providence RI, 02906
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Dr. Scott Shaffer is a psychiatrist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Shaffer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shaffer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

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Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Dr. Scott Shaffer MD's Practice location

Practice At 345 Blackstone Blvd

345 Blackstone Blvd -
Providence, RI 02906
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New patients: 401-455-6200
Fax: 401-455-6293

Practice At 1 Park Ave 7th Floor

1 Park Ave 7th Floor -
New York, NY 10016
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1225 MORRIS PARK AVENUE -
BRONX, NY 10461
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New patients: 718-839-7015

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