Dr. Peter Heiman M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4491 Manhattan College Pkwy Bronx NY, 10471About
Dr. Peter Heiman is a psychiatrist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Heiman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Heiman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Heiman 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. Heiman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1968
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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