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Dr. Linda Shafer, MD

Psychiatry*
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Linda Shafer, MD

Dr. Linda Shafer, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 51 years of experience, and is board certified in Psychiatry. They graduated from Tufts University and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Shafer works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Providence, RI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shafer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo MD
    15 Parkman St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-5600
  2. 2
    Office
    830 Chalkstone Ave Bldg 14, Providence, RI 02908 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 273-7100
  3. 3
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-7792

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Anxiety
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Marijuana Addiction
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
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Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Dependence
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Somatoform Disorders
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Family Psychotherapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 51 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891785390
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tufts University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Psychiatry
    Board Certifications
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