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Dr. Aafaque Akhter M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

61 E Main St Suite 7 Norton MA, 02766
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Dr. Aafaque Akhter is a psychiatrist practicing in Norton, MA. Dr. Akhter is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Akhter diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Akhter 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. Akhter treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Patna Med Coll, Patna Univ, Bihar, India 1991

Patna Medical College, Patna University 1993

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Aafaque Akhter M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 61 E Main St Suite 7

61 E Main St Suite 7 -
Norton, MA 02766
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