About
Thoughtful Psychiatric Care, Led by Experience
At Fleischer Psychiatry, mental health care is grounded in clinical expertise, personal connection, and respect for each individual's journey. Every patient is treated as a whole person, not a checklist of symptoms, and care is guided by careful listening, accurate diagnosis, and long-term continuity.
We believe effective psychiatric care requires time, attention, and physician oversight. That philosophy shapes every aspect of our practice.
Our Approach to Care
Comprehensive, collaborative, individualized.
Mental health concerns are rarely one-dimensional. Emotional well-being is shaped by biology, life experiences, relationships, and physical health. That's why care at Fleischer Psychiatry is comprehensive, collaborative, and individualized.
- Thorough diagnostic evaluations
- Thoughtful, evidence-based treatment planning
- Ongoing monitoring and adjustment as needs change
- A calm, private setting where conversations are never rushed
Whether someone is seeking help for the first time or exploring new treatment options after years of care, our goal is to provide clarity, stability, and support.
Physician-Led Psychiatry Matters
Why physician-led psychiatry matters.
In today's healthcare environment, many psychiatric services are fragmented or transactional. At Fleischer Psychiatry, care is led by a board-certified psychiatrist from the first visit through long-term treatment.
This physician-led model allows for:
- More accurate diagnosis
- Safer, more precise medication management
- Integration of therapy and medical decision-making
- Consistent care over time
Patients benefit from continuity and clinical judgment that cannot be replaced by automated or high-volume models.
Meet Dr. Scott A. Fleischer
Scott A. Fleischer, MD
Board-Certified Adult & Geriatric Psychiatrist
Dr. Fleischer is board certified in both Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry and brings decades of experience caring for adults and seniors with a wide range of mental health needs. His clinical work emphasizes careful diagnosis, individualized treatment, and long-term therapeutic relationships.
In addition to outpatient psychiatric care, Dr. Fleischer has extensive experience working with older adults and individuals with complex medical and cognitive conditions. He has served on the medical staff of leading hospitals and provides psychiatric services within select senior living and skilled nursing facilities.
Dr. Fleischer is also a NEI Master Psychopharmacologist and has held academic and professional leadership roles within the field of psychiatry.
Advanced Treatment Options
Including TMS Therapy.
For patients whose depression or OCD has not responded to traditional treatments, Fleischer Psychiatry offers NeuroStar® Advanced TMS therapy.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, non-medication treatment that targets areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Treatment is non-invasive, does not require anesthesia, and allows patients to return to daily activities immediately after treatments.
TMS is offered as part of a comprehensive care plan and carefully evaluated to determine whether it is appropriate for each individual.
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Adults and seniors across Greater Philadelphia.
Fleischer Psychiatry provides outpatient psychiatric care for adults and seniors across the greater Philadelphia region, including Montgomery County and Northeast Philadelphia.
- Mood and mental health disorders
- Depression, anxiety and stress-related concerns
- ADD / ADHD
- Cognitive and memory-related conditions
- Life transitions and adjustment challenges
Care is available both in our outpatient setting and within select senior living and skilled nursing facilities.
A Calm, Respectful Environment
Designed to feel calm, private, and respectful.
We understand that seeking psychiatric care can feel vulnerable. Our practice is intentionally designed to feel calm, private, and respectful. From the first phone call through ongoing care, patients are treated with professionalism, discretion, and compassion.
Our goal is simple: to help patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their care along their path to feeling better.
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