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Dr. Paul Selby Laffer M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Paul Selby Laffer M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(11)
10 Langley Rd Suite 200 Newton Center MA, 02459
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Paul Laffer is a psychiatrist practicing in Newton Center, MA. Dr. Laffer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Laffer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Laffer 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. Laffer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1976

Tufts University School of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

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

Dr. Paul Selby Laffer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 10 Langley Rd Suite 200

10 Langley Rd Suite 200 -
Newton Center, MA 02459
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New patients: 617-965-0500
Fax: 617-796-7979

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Patient Experience with Dr. Laffer


4.0

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Dr. Paul Selby Laffer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 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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