Overview
John Coverdale is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Coverdale is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Selective Mutism, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 204 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
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.
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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. John Coverdale
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Coverdale?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Coverdale by calling their office at 713-873-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Coverdale a top-rated expert for Schizoaffective Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Coverdale is classified as an Advanced expert for Schizoaffective Disorder, 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. John Coverdale specialize in?
While Dr. John Coverdale is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Selective Mutism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. John Coverdale participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Coverdale has published 204 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schizoaffective Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. John Coverdale's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Coverdale accept my insurance?
Dr. John Coverdale accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-873-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Coverdale isAdvanced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- Experienced
- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Coverdale isExperienced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Coverdale isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dr. Coverdale isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- SchizophreniaDr. Coverdale isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.
- Selective MutismDr. Coverdale isExperienced. Learn about Selective Mutism.