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Dr. Scott Aftel M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(26)
28 E 32nd St Bayonne NJ, 07002
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4/5

About

Dr. Scott Aftel is a psychiatrist practicing in Bayonne, NJ. Dr. Aftel is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Aftel diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Aftel 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. Aftel treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ Del Noreste- Esc De Med- Tampico- Tamaulipas- Mexico 1986

Universidad del Noreste Escuela de Medicina 'Dr. JosÈ Sierra Flores' 1986

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Scott Aftel M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. SCOTT AFTEL, MD

28 E 32nd St -
Bayonne, NJ 07002
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New patients: 201-437-9711
Fax: 201-437-9111

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Patient Experience with Dr. Aftel


4.0

Based on 26 reviews

Dr. Scott Aftel M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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