Dr. Carl Berger, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
301 S 8th Street Suite 2k Garfield Du Philadelphia PA, 19106About
Dr. Carl Berger is a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Berger is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Berger diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Berger 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. Berger 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 1962
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1962
RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA 1962
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1962
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Carl Berger, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Berger works with patients at his private practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Back in 1962, he earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency in psychiatry at Pennsylvania Hospital in 1966.
In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
On a more personal note, Dr. Berger is fluent in both English and German.
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