Dr. Stanley E. Fischman M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2485 Hospital Drive Mountain View California, 94040Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Stanley Fischman is a psychiatrist practicing in Mountain View, California. Dr. Fischman is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fischman diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fischman 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. Fischman treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
SUNY Downstate
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1960
S.U.N.Y. Health Science Center - Downstate
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1960
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Details
Dr. Stanley E. Fischman M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What could be the reason my mother is just not eating?
Yes, Grief READ MORE
My daughter has suddenly lost her appetite. Could it be a hormonal issue?
Yes, depression secondary to low thyroid production, fear, being in a position to hide a friend's secret READ MORE
Can insomnia be psychological?
It very likely is psychological, especially worry or anxiety, depression. Could be hyperthyroidism. READ MORE
Difference in treatment between a psychiatrist and psychologist?
Both could be very effective. Psychologists are skilled n psychotherapy and may be able to do psychological testing to elicit possible etiologies of the depression. Psychiatrists are physicians and are highly skilled in the use of 'physical' treatments such as medications, ECT, rTMS and also skilled in psychotherapy. Both Psychiatrists and Psychologists are both often skilled in specialized psychotherapeutic techniques such as DBT and CBT READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaking on Topics such as Sleep Psychopharmacology -
Awards
- Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Fellowships
- Child Psychiatry at Stanford University
Internships
- Albert Einstein University
Fellowships
- Stanford University (Child Psychiatry)
Professional Society Memberships
- Northern California Psychiatric Association, American Psychiatric Association
Articles and Publications
- Has published Many Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Parents, His Excellent Education
Hobbies / Sports
- Farming, Scuba Diving, Swimming
Favorite professional publications
- Current Psychiatry, New England Journal of Medicine
Dr. Stanley E. Fischman M.D.'s Practice location
Mountain View, California 94040Get Direction
Dr. Stanley E. Fischman M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Fischman
Recommended Articles
![]()
Early Warning Signs of Multiple SclerosisIs it Multiple Sclerosis?Although some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis are common, there is no definitive pattern that applies to everyone. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis also resemble those of many other diseases. What sets the symptoms of MS apart from other conditions is time. In many...
![]()
What Is Trichotillomania: Risk Factors and TreatmentIntroductionTrichotillomania is a type of mental disorder, which involves an irresistible and recurrent urge to pull out one's hair from the scalp and other parts of the body with hair, in spite of having the desire to stop. Due to hair pulling, the scalp tends to have patchy bald spots, which can...
![]()
Everything You Need To Know About DepressionWhat is Depression?Depression is a mental illness in which a person constantly feels sad, anxious, hopeless, angry, and worthless. Regardless of age, this mental instability can affect any person at any time.Types of DepressionPeople experience this mood disorder in different ways. On the basis of...
![]()
Autism in AdultsThe vast majority of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will eventually grow up to be adults with ASD. So, what happens when someone with ASD or Asperger’s syndrome grows up, leaves school, and makes a transition to adult life? You will have to consider registering for college, applying...
![]()
Can Schizophrenia Be Treated?Schizophrenia is a severe disorder of the mind that requires lifelong treatment. An individual suffering from this disorder is not able to identify the difference between what actually exists and what is in their mind. This disorder has an adverse effect on the way an individual thinks and reacts to...
![]()
Is Schizophrenia a Genetic Disorder?The organic studies of schizophrenia outnumber, by far, the psychological ones.The quantity of these works and the variety of directions that they have taken reveal that no breakthrough has been made. Even in fields like genetics and biochemistry where some evidence of the organic nature of...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Dr. Caroline Little Cribari M.D., PHD.2485 Hospital Dr Mountain View CA 94040![]()
Dr. Katherine Loring Taylor MD2500 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040![]()
Dr. Bruce Bienenstock M.D.2485 Hospital Dr Mountain View CA 94040![]()
Dr. Simran Bindu Singh MD2485 HOSPITAL DR MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040![]()
Dr. Mark Janusz Smolenski M.D.2500 Hospital Dr Mountain View CA 94040![]()
Dr. Reena Trivedi MD2500 GRANT RD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
Nearest Hospitals
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARAl
700 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY SANTA CLARA CA 95051EL CAMINO HOSPITALl
2500 GRANT ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040LUCILE SALTER PACKARD CHILDREN'S HSP AT STANFORDl
725 WELCH ROAD PALO ALTO CA 94304