Summary

Fredric Schiffer, M.D. is an Associate Attending Psychiatrist at McLean and an Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School. Since 1990, Fred has been interested in studing the relationship between cerebral laterality and psychological states. His hypothesis that each hemisphere is capable of manifesting separate personalities, one often more troubled by past traumas, is articulated in his book Of Two Minds: The Revolutionary Science of Dual-Brain Psychology. His website is at https://www.schiffermd.com/.

Quick Facts

  • 3.6
  • 55 years of experience
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Boston Medical Center Brighton

736 Cambridge StBrighton, MA 02135

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Brighton , MANatick , MAJacksonville , FLBoston , MA
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Massachusetts Med School: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center
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Medical Specialties

Fredric Schiffer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Fredric Schiffer has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Drug Abuse (Substance-Related Addiction Disorders)
  • Insomnia
  • Internal Medicine
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Fredric Schiffer holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1971.

NPI Number

Fredric Schiffer's NPI number is 1649253071.

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