Scientific Director, Metrowest CNS Research Center, Pharmacogenomics, Clinical Trials

Psychiatry

Rahim Shafa practices Psychiatry. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Harvard Medical School is a top medical college. Harvard Medical School has a rank of 1 in research and a 12 in primary care He received awards:"Fellow", "Americas Top Psychiatrist, in (Pharmacotherapy of Addictive Disorders) 2009-2010 Edition", "Americas Top Psychiatrist, in (Psychopharmacology of Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis) 2004-2005 Edition", "Americas Top Psychiatrist, in (Psychopharmacology of Anxiety and Mood Disorder) 2002-2003 Edition", "Who is Who", Strathmores Honors for Leadership and Achievement in Medicine (2000-2001)", "Clinical Research Fellowship in Psychopharmacology", "Recognition Award, for implementation of Cutaneous Leishmaniosis vaccine" and "Top 1% of Class". Rahim Shafa is a published doctor as well. He has 5 publications published. The latest was: DNA hypermethylation of serotonin transporter gene promoter in drug nave patients with schizophrenia. He is registered with Medicare and accepts Medicare payments.

Publications

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• DNA hypermethylation of serotonin transporter gene promoter in Drug naïve patients with schizophrenia.
• Methylomics in psychiatry: Modulation of gene-environment interactions may be through DNA methylation.
• Hypermethylation of the reelin (RELN) promoter in the brain of schizophrenic patients: a preliminary report.
• Hypomethylation of MB-COMT promoter is a major risk factor for schizophrenia and bipolar Disorder.

Procedures Preformed

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• Psychiatric Evaluation

Conditions Treated

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• Adjustment Disorder
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
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Doctors Specialties

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• Psychiatry

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Fellow
• “America’s Top Psychiatrist”, in (Pharmacotherapy of Addictive Disorders) 2009-2010 Edition
• “America’s Top Psychiatrist”, in (Psychopharmacology of Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis) 2004-2005 Edition
• “America’s Top Psychiatrist”, in (Psychopharmacology of Anxiety and Mood Disorder) 2002-2003 Edition
• “Who is Who", Strathmore’s Honors for Leadership and Achievement in Medicine (2000-2001)
• Clinical Research Fellowship in Psychopharmacology
• Recognition Award, for implementation of Cutaneous Leishmaniosis vaccine
• Top 1% of Class

Education

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• Harvard Medical School
• Boston University Medical Center
• Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1205920527
NPPES Provider LastName		SHAFA
NPPES Provider FirstName		RAHIM
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		017607700
NPPES Provider State		MA
Specialty Description		Psychiatry
Total Claim Count		4505.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1205920527
Last Name Of The Provider	SHAFA
First Name Of The Provider	RAHIM
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