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Dr. Melvyn L Lurie M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Melvyn L Lurie M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(4)
170 Morton St Mmbmhu-10 North Jamaica Plain MA, 02130
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Dr. Melvyn Lurie is a psychiatrist practicing in Jamaica Plain, MA. Dr. Lurie is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lurie diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lurie 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. Lurie treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1968

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Melvyn L Lurie M.D.'s Practice location

Melvyn Lurie, MD

170 Morton St Mmbmhu-10 North -
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Patient Experience with Dr. Lurie


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Dr. Melvyn L Lurie M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 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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