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Dr. Peter Shapiro M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Peter Shapiro M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

239 Central Park West Suite 1-Bw New York NY, 10024
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Dr. Peter Shapiro is a psychiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Shapiro is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shapiro diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1980

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1980

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia

Fellowships

  • Presbyterian Hospital Of New York   1986

Dr. Peter Shapiro M.D.'s Practice location

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239 Central Park West Suite 1-Bw -
New York, NY 10024
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