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Arthur Barsky, MD, Psychiatry, West Newton, MA

Arthur J. Barsky MD


Professor, Psychiatry, Brigham & Woman's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

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  • 268 Prince StWest Newton, MA 02465

  • Phone+1 617-732-5236

  • Fax+1 617-278-6907

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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1973 - 1976
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
    Mount Sinai Beth Israel HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1969 - 1970
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1973 - Present
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1973 - 2025
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Iatrogenic Potential of the Physician’s Words  
    Arthur Barsky, MD, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • Unlocking the Power of the Mind
    Unlocking the Power of the MindJuly 14th, 2021
  • How to Beat Depression with Regular Exercise
    How to Beat Depression with Regular ExerciseJune 30th, 2021
  • Mr Hyde – the Dark Side of Placebo Effect
    Mr Hyde – the Dark Side of Placebo EffectMay 7th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Treatment Of Hypochondriasis With CBT AND/OR SSRINational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2010
  • Hypochondriasis:Diagnosis, Description And Medical CareNational Institute Of Mental Health2003–2006
  • Relaxation Response,Somatic Style &Rheumatoid ArthritisNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001–2005
  • Hypochondriasis--Diagnosis, Description And Medical CareNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2001
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias And The Perception Of SymptomsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1994–1995
  • Hypochondriasis: Diagnosis, Description, And Medical CARNational Institute Of Mental Health1993–1995
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias And The Perception Of SymptonsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1993
  • Hypochondriasis: Diagnosis, Description And Medical CareNational Institute Of Mental Health1990–1993
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias And The Perception Of SymptomsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1989–1992
  • Hypochondriasis: Diangosis, Description And Medical CareNational Institute Of Mental Health1989
  • Hypochondriasis Diagnosis Description And Medical CareNational Institute Of Mental Health1986–1988

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