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Seeing a psychiatrist next month for hypochondria/general anxiety alongside cbt. have a choice between an older psychiatrist with a lot of qualifications or a younger one who has great patient reviews and is responsive/listens well. who to go for?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

In medicine experience is key. It is said when a long time Dr. dies, a library burns down.

Answered 8/28/2021

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Please see a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy to help you in addition to Medication from a Psychiatrist.

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