The 20 Best Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Takoma Theatre

    6833 4th Street Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faith Kelley is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Kelley is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2015 and Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013.

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Takoma Theatre

    6833 4th Street Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Turkish

    Ayman Saleh, MD, is of Egyptian heritage and attended medical school at Marmara University School of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. He completed a psychiatry residency at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale Child Study Center. He is particularly interested in developmental neuropsychopathology and the impact of early adverse life experiences on brain development – risk and resilience factors. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Selective Mutism. Dr. Saleh is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018 and Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2017.

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Cancer And Blood Disorders Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adelaide Robb, MD, is a psychopharmacologist with ongoing research studies in depression and mood disorders, anxiety and attention deficit disorder. She is Chief of the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Robb, who trained at Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health, has been on the medical staff in the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine since 1996, rising to the rank of professor (with tenure), as well as a distinguished professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. She is an internationally known clinical researcher and has participated in and led multiple therapeutic trials for children with a variety of behavioral and psychiatric conditions. Patients interested in participating in research studies are seen at Children's National Hospital on Michigan Avenue in Northwest Washington, D.C. Patients who want a second opinion in psychopharmacologic management can be seen at the Fairfax office. For more information about Psychopharmacology trials at Children’s National, please visit the Psychiatry Clinical Trials page or contact Dr. Robb’s team at 202-476-6067. Dr. Robb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Robb is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1996 and Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1993.

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    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Cancer And Blood Disorders Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Russian

    Julia Dorfman is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dorfman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Conversion Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Dorfman is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2014 and Psychiatry: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013.

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Italian, Portuguese

    Yasmina Saade, MD, completed her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and her General Psychiatry residency at Washington University in St. Louis (Barnes-Jewish Hospital). Dr. Saade is a graduate of the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon. Prior to her psychiatry training, she was part of the clinical research group at the Institute of Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease at La Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris, France. During her residency training, she was part of the Psychiatry Residency Research Education Program, and of the Healthy Mind Lab. Dr. Saade also participated in a Combined Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Fellowship Program and Candidate Seminar at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. She joined Children’s National Hospital in September 2021. Currently, she is part of the Psychiatry team at Takoma Theatre, the Anxiety Disorders Program and the Whole Bear Care Collaborative Care Clinics. Her clinical interests are transitional age youth as well as affective disorders. Her research focus and interests are anxiety and mood disorders, as well as prescription trends amongst general practitioners and psychiatrists. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the Washington Psychiatric Society and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. De Chaisemartin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. De Chaisemartin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2023 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020.

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2120 L St NW Ste 600, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Govalla is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Govalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Unique Rehabilitation And Health Center LLC

    901 1st St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Achanyileke is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Achanyileke, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    A And M Wellness Resources

    712 H St Ne, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Dzati is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dzati, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Takoma Theatre

    6833 4th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kriti Gandhi is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Health: Outpatient Psychiatry At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    2115 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 200, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Stewart is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required
    1629 K St Nw, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikki Stone is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Stone, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Stone, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Abayomi Jaji

    915 Rhode Island Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chinelo Anadu is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Anadu, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?

    Oppositional defiant disorder is a pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures.

    When should I see an Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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