3.7
3 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
"A holistic and comprehensive approach to healthcare since 1974."
MICHAEL B. SCHACHTER, M.D., is a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia College, and received his M.D. degree from Columbias Physicians & Surgeons in 1965. He is board certified in psychiatry, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and has achieved Advanced Proficiency in Chelation Therapy from the American College for Advancement in Medicine -- ACAM. Dr. Schachter has been involved with alternative and complementary medicine since 1974. He is a recognized leader in orthomolecular psychiatry, nutritional medicine, chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease, and alternative cancer therapies. Co-author of The Food Connection (1979) and Food, Mind and Mood (1980, 1987) and author of The Natural Way to a Healthy Prostate (Keats, 1995), Dr. Schachter was a major contributor to Alternative Medicines Definitive Guide to Cancer (Future Medicine, 1997). His latest book is What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Depression …(Warner, 2006). Being involved with several complementary medicine organizations, Dr. Schachter was president of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine, ACAM, from 1989-91 and is a past president of the Foundation for the Advancement of Innovative Medicine, FAIM. A frequent lecturer to both professionals and the public, Dr. Schachter also is often a guest on radio and television, speaking about health and related topics.
Read More Read less MICHAEL B. SCHACHTER, M.D., is a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia College, and received his M.D. degree from Columbias Physicians & Surgeons in 1965. He is board certified in psychiatry, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and has achieved Advanced Proficiency in Chelation Therapy from the American College for Advancement in Medicine -- ACAM. Dr. Schachter has been involved with alternative and complementary medicine since 1974. He is a recognized leader in orthomolecular psychiatry, nutritional medicine, chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease, and alternative cancer therapies. Co-author of The Food Connection (1979) and Food, Mind and Mood (1980, 1987) and author of The Natural Way to a Healthy Prostate (Keats, 1995), Dr. Schachter was a major contributor to Alternative Medicines Definitive Guide to Cancer (Future Medicine, 1997). His latest book is What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Depression …(Warner, 2006). Being involved with several complementary medicine organizations, Dr. Schachter was president of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine, ACAM, from 1989-91 and is a past president of the Foundation for the Advancement of Innovative Medicine, FAIM. A frequent lecturer to both professionals and the public, Dr. Schachter also is often a guest on radio and television, speaking about health and related topics.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 11 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 29 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
Office Location
Schachter Center For Complimentary Medicine
2 Executive Blvd Ste 202Suffern, NY 10901 Tel: (845) 368-4700
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Dr. Michael Ben Schachter has the following 2 specialties
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Dr. Michael Ben Schachter has the following 29 areas of expertise
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Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
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