Dr. Cynthia N Kettyle M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
478 Charles River St Needham MA, 02492About
Dr. Cynthia Kettyle is a psychiatrist practicing in Needham, MA. Dr. Kettyle is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kettyle diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kettyle 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. Kettyle 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 1971
Harvard Medical School 1971
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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