The 20 Best Selective Mutism Doctors in The United States

Nina Liu, MD, PhD, a child psychiatrist at Endeavor Health, provides care to patients ages 3 to 35 experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD and schizophrenia. She integrates clinical care with research and education, and emphasizes early intervention to improve long-term outcomes. Dr. Liu also explores innovations like behavioral vaccines to prevent adolescent depression. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Rena Goodfriend-Leve, MD, a psychiatrist at Endeavor Health, specializes in child, adolescent and young adult mental health. She treats a range of conditions including ADHD, autism, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Goodfriend-Leve uses a holistic, developmentally informed approach to support patients through transitions in life and care. She also addresses perinatal and women’s mental health concerns with a focus on long-term wellbeing. Dr. Goodfriend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Goodfriend is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Howard Weiner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Weiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Cortical Dysplasia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Weiner is board certified in Neurology.

I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy. Dr. Grant is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Focused Practice Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

Robert Keating is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Keating is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

Ghada Hamdan is a Psychologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hamdan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Selective Mutism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Major Depression, and Tourette Syndrome.

Deepti Bhasin is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Warner Robins, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Bhasin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Bhasin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019.

Percy Leblanc is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Selective Mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Leblanc is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Lester Potempa is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Troy, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Potempa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Delirium, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Selective Mutism. Dr. Potempa is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Potempa is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Falkowitz is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Commack, New York. Dr. Falkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Selective Mutism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Falkowitz is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurocritical Care.

Dr. Bushra Rizwan is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor in the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto and graduated from medical school at Medical University of the Americas. She completed her adult psychiatric training at University of Toledo, where she also served as the academic chief resident from 2019-2020. She completed her fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University. Her clinical interests include treating behavioral addiction, related to social media, gaming and internet use, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Dr. Rizwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Selective Mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Rizwan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Shalini Chawla is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Westmont, Illinois. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Chawla is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Jonathan Chernaik, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Endeavor Health, provides mental health care across outpatient, day program and school-based settings. He supports patients through medication management and personalized treatment that centers on each individual’s goals. Dr. Chernaik is involved in clinical education and works to reduce stigma by making care more accessible and community integrated. Dr. Chernaik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Chernaik is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Lex Denysenko is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Denysenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Migraine, Selective Mutism, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Denysenko is board certified in Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychiatry. Dr. Denysenko is currently accepting new patients.

I provide psychiatric care to children with neurodevelopmental differences such as autism or intellectual disability. I strive to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning, addressing medication needs for co-occurring psychiatric conditions as well as working with families, caregivers, therapists and other medical providers, school systems and other supports to help my patients flourish. In addition to serving as a psychiatrist in the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, I am a researcher investigating novel tools to measure neurodevelopmental differences. I enjoy working with interdisciplinary teams, clinically and in research. Dr. Lyndon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder and Selective Mutism. Dr. Lyndon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Psychiatry.

Ilana Dicker is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Dicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Selective Mutism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Dicker is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Kelly Davidson is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Davidson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2015.

Oladele Adebogun is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Adebogun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Adebogun is board certified in Psychiatry- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Psychiatry and Psychiatry- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Barbara Milrod is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Milrod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Selective Mutism.

Catherine Mazzola is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Mazzola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Selective Mutism. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Mazzola is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mazzola is currently accepting new patients.