Scott A. Freeman, M.D.
Board Certified Psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmocology
About Dr. Freeman
Dr. Scott Freeman is a psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience. His practice is focused on the treatment of adults seeking accurate, personalized evaluations and psychopharmacology treatment.
About the Practice
Dr. Freeman meets with patients for comprehensive evaluations, and focuses on treatment with medications. He communicates closely with patients and other health care providers such as therapists.
Dr. Freeman's office is located at 53 Langley Road, Suite 250B, Newton, MA 02459. All new patients are asked to come in person for an initial evaluation. He is able to offer in-person or telehealth appointments for follow up care in the state of Massachusetts, depending upon patients' preferences.
Dr. Freeman is not on insurance panels and does not directly take insurance. His practice is able to provide itemized receipts so that patients can seek reimbursement on their own from insurance providers if that is of interest and an option for them.
Education
Dr. Freeman graduated from Williams College in 1990 and Northwestern University Medical School in 1994. He completed psychiatry residency at the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program in 1998 and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1999.
Experience
Dr. Freeman has had academic appointments at the University of Cincinnati, the University of Arizona, the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Harvard Medical School (at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital), and Tufts Medical Center. He has experience in outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and ECT. His extensive experience has included diagnostic assessments and psychopharmacologic treatment across many settings and patient populations. He has extensive experience teaching medical students, psychiatry residents, and nursing students.
Disorders Treated
Mood disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety Disorders, including Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder
ADHD or ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, with or without hyperactivity
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, depression with psychotic features
Substance Use Disorders, including treatment for opioid dependence with buprenorphine
Philosophy of Practice
Dr. Freeman appreciates that untreated psychiatric disorders profoundly affect the lives of individuals and their families. He values comprehensive evaluations to ensure accurate diagnoses and collaborative treatment. He strives for excellent communication with his patients. He understands that many disorders require medications, and he is an expert in psychopharmacology and takes into account patients' experiences and desires. With his patients’ permission, he welcomes opportunities to educate family members and partners about psychiatric disorders and treatment. Treatment is confidential and respectful.
For any inquiries or to schedule an appointment, please email scott@scottfreemanmd.com