Overview
Giovana Zunta-Soares, MD, earned her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Caxias do Sul in Brazil. She then completed her residency training in psychiatry at Hospital Psiquiátrico São Pedro in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Dr. Zunta-Soares went on to complete clinical research fellowships in psychiatry at UT Health San Antonio and UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, N.C. Her clinical interests include adult general psychiatry, bipolar disorder, depression and psychiatry. An associate professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, she currently serves as the Director of the Mood Disorders Clinical Trials Program and the Director of the Mood Disorder Clinic. With over 21 years of clinical experience, she combines her knowledge with compassion to provide excellent care for her patients. In her role as Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic, she leads a team of five psychiatrists dedicated to assessing and treating mood disorders. She is currently working to expand clinic services to include second opinion and women’s mental health services. Dr. Zunta-Soares actively participates in research on mood disorders with the Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders at UTHealth. Her research focuses specifically on the brain mechanisms involved in bipolar and unipolar mood disorders, neuroimaging and neurocognitive studies and clinical trials to develop new treatments for these conditions. She has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications and mentored clinical investigators, including graduate students, residents and postdoctoral research fellows. Her current work is focused on how to integrate neuroimaging, neurocognition and other biomarkers into meaningful clinical diagnostic tools. Originally from Brazil, Dr. Zunta-Soares is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
Dr. Zunta is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Anorexia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Psychiatry
Olaoluwa Okusaga, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Olaoluwa Okusaga specializes in Psychiatry and works at BCM Psychiatry. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4857. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Okusaga is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Okusaga is currently accepting new patients.
UT Physicians Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic-Bbsb
Jair Soares is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Soares is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Deep Brain Stimulation.
University Of Texas System Medical Foundation
Flavio Kapczinski is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kapczinski is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depression.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Giovana Zunta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Giovana Zunta?
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Is Dr. Giovana Zunta a top-rated expert for Bipolar Disorder (BPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Giovana Zunta is classified as an Elite expert for Bipolar Disorder (BPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Giovana Zunta specialize in?
While Dr. Giovana Zunta is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Giovana Zunta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Giovana Zunta has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bipolar Disorder (BPD). You can view a list of Dr. Giovana Zunta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Giovana Zunta accept my insurance?
Dr. Giovana Zunta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-2700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Zunta isElite. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
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- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Major DepressionDr. Zunta isAdvanced. Learn about Major Depression.
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- AnorexiaDr. Zunta isExperienced. Learn about Anorexia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Zunta isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Zunta isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dr. Zunta isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- SchizophreniaDr. Zunta isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.