Dr. Alan Fisch MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
872 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. CAMBRIDGE MA, 02139About
Dr. Alan Fisch is a psychiatrist practicing in Brookline, MA. Dr. Fisch is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fisch diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fisch 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. Fisch treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Dr. Alan Fisch MD's Practice location
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139Get Direction
Dr. Alan Fisch MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Fisch
Recommended Articles
- Learning About the Beck Depression Inventory
Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are disorders that are different from each other, but people suffering from depression often have symptoms that closely resemble those of anxiety. The disorder, in fact, starts out as anxiety, and if not treated at the right time with the right diagnosis,...
- How to Help Someone Who Has Binge Eating Disorder
A severe eating disorder, binge eating disorder is a condition in which you regularly eat abnormally large quantities of food and have no control over the urge and event.Everyone can attest to the fact that it is normal to overeat at times such as on holiday parties and special occasions. However,...
- The Most Common Psychological Disorders
Common mental health disorders are often associated with a variety of symptoms, which can lead to significant disability or impairment for the patient and those around them. Below are some of the more common psychological disorders:DepressionDepression or major depressive disorder is a serious...
- Mothers With Depression can Affect Their Children's Sleeping Patterns
A study published in the journal, Child Development, suggests that mothers who show signs of depression, or mothers who are depressed, are more likely to disrupt sleeping routine of their baby. In this study, researchers monitored mothers throughout the night, while they tended to their children....
- What Is Akathisia and How to Treat It?
What is akathisia?Akathisia is a medical condition that causes an individual to feel restless along with a constant urge to move. The term akathisia is derived from the Greek word akathemi, which would mean "to never sit down".Akathisia occurs as a side effect of first-generation or older...
- How Common is Binge-Eating Disorder?
Individuals with Binge eating disorder (BED) experience episodes of binge eating or excess eating. They may also skip meals constantly, but they will not purge after binges. Although not always, the condition can eventually cause significant weight gain. Most people with BED try to hide their binge...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stephen Zerby MD1493 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02139
- Dr. Ruxandra Carp M.D.1493 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02139
- Dr. Jacob Venter MD1493 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02139
- Dr. Lisa Fortuna MD1493 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02139
- Dr. David Mann M.D.89 Magazine St Cambridge MA 02139
- Dr. Andrew P Fuller M.D.1493 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02139