The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in Buffalo, NY

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The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors near Buffalo, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Buffalo, NY. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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74 providers found
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Erie County Medical Center Corporation

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hong Yu is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Selective Mutism, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yogesh Bakhai is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bakhai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    1384 Broadway St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjum Haque is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Haque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top area of expertise is Schizophrenia.

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    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    400 Forest Aveneue, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Cruz-Barrios is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Cruz-Barrios is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Buffalo Psychiatric Center

    400 Forest Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Heffler is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Heffler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    400 Forest Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergio Hernandez is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Toxocariasis.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    400 Forest Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loida Reyes is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Erie County Medical Center Corporation

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinayak Gokhale is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Gokhale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Erie County Medical Center Corporation

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Brooks is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Asperger's Syndrome.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Erie County Medical Center Corporation

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Ruggieri is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ruggieri has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Guppenberger is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Guppenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    462 Grider St, Department Of Psychiatry, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Belito Arana is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Arana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zhanna Elberg is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Elberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Dent Neurologic Group Llp

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Amherst, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Horacio Capote is a Psychiatrist in Amherst, New York. Dr. Capote is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Ehs, Inc

    206 S Elmwood Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Godzala is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Godzala has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    255 Delaware Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Ringel is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ringel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    254 Franklin St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Derhodge is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Derhodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Derhodge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Lake Shore Behavioral Health

    430 Niagara St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Stein is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top area of expertise is Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Wendy L Weinstein MD PC

    651 Delaware Ave, Suite 201, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Weinstein is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Weinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    80 Goodrich St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wonhoon Park is a Psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to tell the difference between what is real and not real.

    It also makes it hard to think clearly, have normal emotional responses, and act normally in social situations.

    When should I see a Schizophrenia doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    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 a Schizophrenia doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    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 Schizophrenia doctors near Buffalo, NY?

    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 Schizophrenia doctors near Buffalo, NY?

    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 a Schizophrenia doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    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 Schizophrenia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizophrenia 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 a Schizophrenia doctor near Buffalo, NY?

    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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia doctors near Buffalo, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia 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 a Schizophrenia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizophrenia 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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