Overview
Gregory Hestla is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Clinical Research
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gregory Hestla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Hestla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gregory Hestla by calling their office at 713-741-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gregory Hestla a top-rated expert for Schizophrenia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gregory Hestla is classified as an Experienced expert for Schizophrenia, 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. Gregory Hestla specialize in?
While Dr. Gregory Hestla is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Gregory Hestla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Hestla has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schizophrenia. You can view a list of Dr. Gregory Hestla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gregory Hestla accept my insurance?
Dr. Gregory Hestla accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-741-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Hestla isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- SchizophreniaDr. Hestla isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.