I was raised in Northern New Jersey, and attended the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelors’ Degree in Political Science.
I went on to obtain a Masters’ Degree in Human Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University.
Following that I received my medical degree (MD) at the Drexel University College of Medicine.
Post-graduate training (after medical school) was studied at the University of Connecticut and Harvard.
I am Board Certified in Adult General Psychiatry by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Certified expert witness in Norfolk and Bristol Counties in Psychiatry— expert witness in prevailing case of civil commitment confirmed by the MA Supreme Judicial Court; re: SJC-12872
I relocated to Massachusetts in 2008 following completion of my medical degree. Here I reside with my wife and two children. My personal interests include adventurous family outings, exercise, and entertainment such as stand-up comedy.
Adjustment Disorders at vulnerable stages of life—new at college, marriage, divorce, children, work stressors, finances, for example.
Bereavement/grief due to loss
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Peer Relationships (Platonic or Romantic)
Self-esteem including body image issues
Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD that may accompany it
Cultural dissonance, feeling “like an outsider” as a result
Domestic Abuse/Violence, Less severe family conflict
Patients in Active Recovery from Substance use disorders
Treatment Modalities Offered
Pharmacologic management (my primary function in most cases)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Motivational Interviewing
Limitations
Ages = 18+ upon our first appointment
Unfortunately, due to various restrictions, I cannot accept patients with Medicare, Medicaid, or ANY government-sponsored insurance (ex. MassHealth) even if willing to privately pay.
SERVICES NOT PROVIDED
Evaluations or accompanying paperwork for disability if you have not been a patient of mine for at least the past 6 months, with dedicated compliance to treatment.
Emotional support animal letters.
ECT, TMS, Ketamine, Suboxone treatment, or other treatments that require physical in-person treatment. Referrals to providers who provide these services can be offered.
Forensic evaluations, including but not limited to court-ordered treatment, attestations of ability to return to work or not, ability to drive, ability to own a weapon or firearms, ability to be near or associated with children. A notable exception would be the evaluation for guardianship or conservatorship, at my discretion.
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