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Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD

Psychiatry* Age 60
Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD
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Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD is a Psychiatrist in Needham Heights, MA.
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Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD

Psychiatry* Age 60
Needham Heights, MA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD is a Psychiatrist in Needham Heights, MA.

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Dr. Kaster graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS. Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD is a Psychiatrist in Needham Heights, MA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Kaster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Winchester Hospital. Dr. Kaster has experience treating conditions like Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kaster received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Kaster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kaster is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    60 Kendrick St Ste 204, Needham Heights, MA 02494
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  2. 2 Office
    109 Highland Ave Ste 204, Needham, MA 02494
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Dec 26, 2023
always honest and sincere and brilliant! i know himsince 1986. he is a special person! simple as that
mark f. — Dec 26, 2023
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Specialties*
Psychiatry
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    1990
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  • Psychiatry
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kaster's profile.

Dr. Kaster frequently treats the following conditions: Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Winchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave, Winchester, MA