Dr. Stephen J. Masiar, MD
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
301 E Main St Bay Shore NY, 11706Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Stephen Masiar is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Bay Shore, NY. Dr. Masiar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Masiar helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1985
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1985
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry- 1994
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Central nervous system toxicity after abrupt monoamine oxidase inhibitor switch: a case report.
- Failure to use ECT in treatment of catatonia.
- ECT response and blood pressure reduction.
- ECT following clozapine.
- Predictors of response to clozapine.
- Characteristics of elderly psychiatric patients retained in a state hospital during downsizing: a prospective study with replication.
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Opiate Dependence
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Professional Memberships
- Member American Psychiatric Association
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