Dr. Joseph Ratner, MD

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Joseph Ratner, MD is skilled in the diagnosis, testing and treatment of patients affected by mental disorders. He specialises in the evaluation, prevention and treatment of mental issues. Unlike popular belief, psychiatrists do not deal with patients of insanity exclusively. Psychiatrists help people suffering from hallucinations and delusions of lower severity as well. Thanks to the advancements in modern medicine, many borderline psychiatric patients can expect to see a full recovery. Psychiatrists are expected to have an immaculate understanding of psychological fundamentals, along with the psychotherapy skills to handle patients with minimal medication. Disorders like phobias, depression and anxiety are now effectively curable through psychotherapy. Psychiatrists resort to medication only when therapy appears to be ineffective on its own.

Psychiatrists need to be excellent communicators and possess an advanced level of emotional intelligence for their work. These factors determine their ability to ascertain their patients state of mind accurately. Psychiatric treatments keep varying based on the patient's reaction, unlike the other branches of medicine. Emotional support together with appropriate psychological support is found to help patients significantly.

Dr. Joseph Ratner, MD is rated as a top psychiatrist in the Woburn, MA area.

Dr. Joseph Ratner, MD is accepting new patients at his practice located at 2 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA, 1801. To book an appointment, please call (781) 935-5050