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Dr. Irving Merrill Allen MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1853 Commonwealth Avenue #10 Brighton MA, 02135

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Dr. Irving Allen is a psychiatrist practicing in Brighton, MA. Dr. Allen is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Allen diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Allen 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. Allen 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 1965

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Irving Allen, MD

1853 Commonwealth Avenue #10 -
Brighton, MA 02135
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