DR. FREDRIC SCHIFFER, M.D.
Psychiatric at Lincoln St, Newton, MA

License number
Massachusetts 36198
Category
Psychiatric
Type
Psychiatry
Address
Address 2
30 Lincoln St, Newton, MA 02461
72 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone
(617) 969-1188
(781) 237-9620

Organization information

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Fredric Schiffer MD

30 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461

Industry:
Psychiatrist
Registration:
1978
Phone:
(617) 965-6283 (Phone), (617) 969-1188 (Phone)
Description:
psychodynamic psychotherapy for anxiety and depression and addictions. Suboxone and antidepressant management.
Fredric Schiffer
Features:
Emergency Service
Licensed:
Yes
Senior discount:
No
Excluded services:
Does not generally offer psychopharmacology without therapy
Categories:
Physicians & Surgeons
Open Hours:
By Appointment

Professional information

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Dr. Fredric Schiffer, Newton MA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
Neuropsychiatry (Psychiatry)
Address:
30 Lincoln St, Newton 02461
(617) 969-1188 (Phone)
Sameem Associates Inc
34 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands 02461
(617) 964-1060 (Phone)
Certifications:
Psychiatry, 1983
Languages:
English, Spanish
Education:
Medical School
Hahnemann University
Graduated: 1971
Hahemann Hospital
Graduated: 1972
Graduated: 1973
McLean Hospital Harvard
Graduated: 1978
Harvard Med School
Graduated: 1975
Background:
Sanction:  1 time(s)
Board Action:  1 time(s)


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Methods For Treating Psychiatric Disorders Using Light Energy

US Patent:
8303636, Nov 6, 2012
Filed:
May 26, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/481820
Inventors:
Fredric Schiffer - Wellesley MA, US
International Classification:
A61N 5/06
US Classification:
607 89, 607 90, 607 45, 607 88, 128898
Abstract:
Methods for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy are disclosed herein. A method for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy includes determining which hemisphere of the brain requires treatment using lateral visual field stimulation (LVFS) and applying light energy to the hemisphere of the brain to treat the psychiatric disorder other than depression. In an embodiment, light energy may include near infrared light (NIR). The methods of the present disclosure may be used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. In an embodiment, the methods may be used to treat a psychiatric disorder co-morbid with depression.


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Methods For Treating Psychiatric Disorders Using Light Energy

US Patent:
8574279, Nov 5, 2013
Filed:
Nov 5, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/668469
Inventors:
Fredric Schiffer - Wellesley MA, US
Assignee:
Joulesafe, LLC - San Diego CA
International Classification:
A61N 5/06
US Classification:
607 89, 128898
Abstract:
Methods for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy are disclosed herein. A method for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy includes determining which hemisphere of the brain requires treatment using lateral visual field stimulation (LVFS) and applying light energy to the hemisphere of the brain to treat the psychiatric disorder other than depression. In an embodiment, light energy may include near infrared light (NIR). The methods of the present disclosure may be used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. In an embodiment, the methods may be used to treat a psychiatric disorder co-morbid with depression.


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Methods For Treating Psychiatric Disorders Using Light Energy

US Patent:
2011004, Feb 17, 2011
Filed:
Aug 12, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/855258
Inventors:
Fredric Schiffer - Wellesley MA, US
International Classification:
A61N 5/06
US Classification:
607 88
Abstract:
Methods for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy are disclosed herein. A method for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy includes determining which hemisphere of the brain requires treatment using lateral visual field stimulation (LVFS) and applying light energy to the hemisphere of the brain to treat the psychiatric disorder other than depression. In an embodiment, light energy may include near infrared light (NIR). The methods of the present disclosure may be used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. In an embodiment, the methods may be used to treat a psychiatric disorder co-morbid with depression.


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Method For Using Therapeutic Glasses For Stimulating A Change In The Psychological State Of A Subject

US Patent:
5963294, Oct 5, 1999
Filed:
May 16, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/857291
Inventors:
Fredric Schiffer - Wellesley MA
International Classification:
G02C 716
US Classification:
351 46
Abstract:
Therapeutic glasses for changing the psychological state of a user and a method for using the glasses are disclosed. The therapeutic glasses include at least one lens of a size sufficient to cover an eye of the user, wherein at least one lens restricts vision to a lateral visual field. The method includes wearing the glasses for a sufficient period of time, thereby stimulating the user to achieve a change in the psychological state of the user.


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Therapeutic Glasses And Method For Using The Same

US Patent:
6145983, Nov 14, 2000
Filed:
Jul 28, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/362763
Inventors:
Fredric Schiffer - Wellesley MA
International Classification:
G02C 716
US Classification:
351 46
Abstract:
Therapeutic glasses for changing the psychological state of a user and a method for using the glasses are disclosed. The therapeutic glasses include at least one lens of a size sufficient to cover an eye of the user, wherein at least one lens restricts vision to a lateral visual field. The method includes wearing the glasses for a sufficient period of time, thereby stimulating the user to achieve a change in the psychological state of the user.