Dr. Michael scott Caplan M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1180 Beacon St Suite 5c Brookline MA, 02446Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Michael scott Caplan is a psychiatrist practicing in Brookline, MA. Dr. Caplan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Caplan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Caplan 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. Caplan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1987
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Adjustment Disorder
Dr. Michael scott Caplan M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1180 Beacon St Suite 5c
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Nearest Hospitals
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75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115