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Dr. Fredric M Shecter DO

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

245 Old Lancaster Rd Bala Cynwyd PA, 19004

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Dr. Fredric Shecter is a psychiatrist practicing in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Dr. Shecter is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shecter diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shecter 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. Shecter treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1976

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1976

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

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Dr. Fredric Shecter, DO

245 Old Lancaster Rd -
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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