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Dr. Jill Savege Scharff MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Jill Savege Scharff MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

6612 Kennedy Dr Chevy Chase MD, 20815

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Dr. Jill Scharff is a psychiatrist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Scharff is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Scharff diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Scharff 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. Scharff treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Aberdeen, Fac of Med, Aberdeen, Scotland 1967

University of Aberdeen / College Medicine And Medical Sciences 1967

University of Aberdeen School of Medicine and Dentistry 1967

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Provider Details

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Dr. Jill Savege Scharff MD's Practice location

Practice At 6612 Kennedy Dr

6612 Kennedy Dr -
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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New patients: 301-951-3590
Fax: 310-951-6335

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8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD BETHESDA MD 20814

Head north on Kennedy Drive 251 ft
Turn right onto Bradley Boulevard (MD 191) 2064 ft
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1500 FOREST GLEN ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20910

Head north on Kennedy Drive 251 ft
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