Dr. Ruth Westheimer M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
10 Rutland Ter Worcester MA, 01609About
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a psychiatrist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Westheimer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Westheimer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Westheimer 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. Westheimer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1975
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1975
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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