Dr. Deirdre Curran M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
8 Trumball Road Northampton Massachusetts, 01060About
Dr. Deirdre Curran is a psychiatrist practicing in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dr. Curran is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Curran diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Curran 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. Curran treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Fellowships
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being relatable to patients, allowing ample time for quality treatment, non-judgement, and availability.
Hobbies / Sports
- Staying Fit, Reading, Spending Time with Family, Painting Water Colors
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