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Dr. David Fish
Contact Information
(781) 226-4600About Dr. David Fish
Located on the South Shore of Massachusetts, Fish Psychiatric Practice provides psychiatric and medication management services to adults 18 and older. Dr. Fish sees patients by telehealth or in-person depending on patient preference. Our office is conveniently located in the Norwell Executive Center at 167 Washington Street in Norwell on Route 53.
Office Location(s):
Norwell Executive Center, 167 Washington Street Norwell, MA, 02061About My Practice
Fish Psychiatric Practice
Dr. David Fish is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing for more than 14 years and has worked in a variety of healthcare settings. Fish Psychiatric offers psychiatric services for adults and seniors and prides itself on a collaborative approach with clients. Dr. Fish believes in the importance of listening intently to every client’s story. He knows that if clients are comfortable in sharing their experiences, challenges and symptoms, they will achieve better outcomes.
Dr. Fish’s approach is to develop mutual respect by educating clients and truly providing informed consent. This means spending the time to explain diagnoses and the benefits and risks associated with different treatments. Emphasis is placed on the initial intake appointment where a thorough history is obtained to inform a comprehensive treatment plan.
Dr. Fish collaborates closely with clients primary care physicians to ensure two-way communication. Knowing that the brain is connected to the body, he is vigilant about how medical illness can impact mental health and vice-versa.
When prescribing Dr. Fish likes to follow the mantra of, “using the least amount of medication that is the most effective.” He also believes that in most cases the combination of medication and therapy is better than either one alone, and often seeks permission from clients to coordinate care with their therapist.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Dr. David Fish completed his undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College, Magna cum Laude, before completing Medical School at the University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in psychiatry at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Fish is a Board Certified Psychiatrist.
A native to Eastern Massachusetts, Dr. Fish began his career as an attending psychiatrist at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, MA and also spent time as Medical Director Inpatient Unit at Cape Cod and Islands Community Medical Center. He was most recently a Psychiatrist at LifeStance Health prior to opening his private practice.
Services
Located on the South Shore of Massachusetts, Fish Psychiatric Practice provides psychiatric and medication management services to adults 18 and older. Dr. Fish sees patients by telehealth or in-person depending on patient preference. Our office is conveniently located in the Norwell Executive Center at 167 Washington Street in Norwell on Route 53.
