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Dr. John Joseph Purcell MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. John Joseph Purcell MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(9)
55 Fruit St Wrn 605 Psychiatry Associate Boston MA, 02114
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5/5

About

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

Education and Training

Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1975

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1975

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Adjustment Disorder

Dr. John Joseph Purcell MD's Practice location

Dr. John Purcell, Md

55 Fruit St Wrn 605 Psychiatry Associate -
Boston, MA 02114
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New patients: 617-726-1736
Fax: 617-726-5946

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Patient Experience with Dr. Purcell


5.0

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Dr. John Joseph Purcell MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 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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