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Dr. Charles Richard Forbes MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

5/5(1)
1132 Westfield St New England Geriatri West Springfield MA, 01089
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Dr. Charles Forbes is a psychiatrist practicing in West Springfield, MA. Dr. Forbes is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Forbes diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1971

Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1971

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

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Dr. Charles Richard Forbes MD's Practice location

Practice At 1132 Westfield St New England Geriatrics

1132 Westfield St New England Geriatri -
West Springfield, MA 01089
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New patients: 617-566-0053
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103 MYRON ST STE A -
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
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New patients: 603-960-9123

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