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Dr. Richard W Barnum M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(7)
21 Wolcott Rd Chestnut Hill MA, 02467
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4/5

About

Dr. Richard Barnum is a psychiatrist practicing in Chestnut Hill, MA. Dr. Barnum is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Barnum diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Barnum 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. Barnum treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1974

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Richard W Barnum M.D.'s Practice location

Richard Barnum, Md

21 Wolcott Rd -
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Dr. Richard W Barnum M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Barnum


4.0

Based on 7 reviews

Dr. Richard W Barnum M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 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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BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITALl

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