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Ralph Fishkin, DO, Psychiatry, Bala Cynwyd, PA

RalphElliottFishkinDO

Psychiatry Bala Cynwyd, PA

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  • Office

    171 Gramercy Rd
    Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
    Phone+1 610-667-3789
    Fax+1 610-667-3789

Summary

  • Ralph Fishkin, DO, is a psychiatrist based in Bala Cynwyd, PA, with a focus on psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and couples and family therapy. He completed his medical education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1966 and further specialized in psychiatry through residencies and internships at Drexel University and Philadelphia General Hospital. He also holds a certificate in Adult Psychoanalysis. Dr. Fishkin served as the Chair of the Board of Directors at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia from 2017-2021. His scholarly contributions include publications on psychodynamic treatment and internet-based technologies, and he has received recognition as the Practitioner of the Year by the Philadelphia Psychiatric Society in 2015.

Education & Training

  • Philadelphia Association For Psychoanalysis
    Philadelphia Association For PsychoanalysisCertificate, Adult Psychoanalysis, 1978 - 1985
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1971 - 1973
  • Philadelphia General Hospital
    Philadelphia General HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1963 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 1967 - 1976
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Certification in Psychoanalysis
    Board of Professional Standards, American Psychoanalytic AssociationCertification in Psychoanalysis

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Practitioner of the Year Philadelphia Psychiatric Society, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Psychodynamic Treatment, Training and Supervision Using Internet-Based Technologies  
    Ralph Fishkin, Lana Fishkin, Ubaldo Leli, Barbara Katz and Elise Snyder, J. Am.Acad.Psychoanal.Dyn.Psychiatr 39(1):155-168, 2011

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