Dr. Robert GalatzerLevy
Child Psychiatry
Chicago, IL
50 years experience male
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Robert Galatzer-Levy
Chicago, IL
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Dr. Galatzer-Levy is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who works with individuals of all ages. He also works at the interface of psychiatry and the law. He is a popular teacher at the University of Chicago as well as maintaining a private practice.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Child Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis
Forensic Psychiatry
Psychoanalysis
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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50 years experience Child Psychiatry
Not the cause: Schizophrenia appears not to be caused by abuse. However, some parents become overwhelmed by the early symptoms of schizophrenia and make matters wors ... Read More
A 17-year-old female asked:
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50 years experience Child Psychiatry
Anxiety: Xanax (alprazolam) is primarily used to treat anxiety. Sometimes it is used to help people fall asleep.
A 27-year-old member asked:
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50 years experience Child Psychiatry
No but keep reading: Your psychiatrist cannot promise not to tell because if you are at risk of hurting yourself he needs to protect you. Your psychiatrist would help you ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. GalatzerLevy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. GalatzerLevy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I really appreciate your answer. My daughter has ASD and it's very much like learning a new language once your child is dx. Education and support from family and other A...Read More
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This made me feel good. Thanks! I am actually worried about future hair loss as my father and grandfather are nearly bald but knowing that it depends on mother's gene helped me relax
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have an appointment this week, so I'll discuss this with my psychiatrist. Thank you so much for your input!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Washington University Medical School
Graduated 1971MD
Residency
University of Chicago
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