Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD, Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(9)
128 North Craig Street Suite 214 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 15213
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4/5

About

Dr. Chester Berschling is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berschling is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Berschling diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Berschling 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. Berschling 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

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1959

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry

Child Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 65 years of experience
Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD
Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD's Expert Contributions
  • I am feeling very depressed, and have not had success with medication. What can be done to help me?

    What is most important is a careful diagnosis. Every depression is not treatable by medications. There are many physical causes to depression, ie depressed thyroid function. Best get careful psychological testing, careful physical evaluation and then prepare to see a psychiatrist/psychoanalyst who treats the whole person and doesn’t just prescribe meds. Good therapy takes a very very long time. READ MORE

  • Is schizophrenia hereditary?

    Schizophrenia has been around for a long time and has been studied extensively. Most authors feel there is some genetic component but differ on the number. A general consensus ranges between 5-10%.. even with that percentage there is a wide variety of treatments available- ranging mg from psychotherapy to very effective medications. Check with your local psychiatrist. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adolescentand Adult PsychiatryChild

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School -
  • Clinical Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh -

Internships

  • University of Pittsburgh

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychoanalytic Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His motto: Live your life, not your lable. Inspiring his patients to get the most out of life.

Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD's Practice location

128 North Craig Street Suite 214 -
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
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New patients: 412-683-3275
Fax: 412-521-1749

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Patient Experience with Dr. Berschling


4.0

Based on 9 reviews

Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 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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