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Teresa Pigott, MD, received her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, formerly known as the Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, in Rootstown, Ohio. She then completed her psychiatry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, N.C. Dr. Pigott went on to do a research fellowship in psychopharmacology at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Bethesa, Maryland. Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), Dr. Pigott is clinically interested in adult general psychiatry, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and schizophrenia. Her research interests include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychopharmacology. An accomplished clinician-researcher, she has published over a 100 abstracts and 75 articles in peer-reviewed professional journals as well as 20 book chapters. She has also served as the Principal Investigator on more than 85 clinical trials. Currently, Dr. Pigott serves as a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. In addition, she is the Director of Psychopharmacology at UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC). Prior to joining McGovern Medical School, she served at the University of Florida College of Medicine for over 10 years. Throughout her career, Dr. Pigott has been honored on numerous occasions. She has received the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award from McGovern Medical School every year since 2011. She also has been recognized four times as the Outstanding Teacher by the second-year psychiatry residents. In addition to leading didactics as part of the Psychopharmacology Seminar Series for the residents, she also supervises second-year residents and medical students on her unit. She cares for patients living in Bellaire, Galena Park, Houston, Pasadena, Pearland and South Houston.
Dr. Pigott is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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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. Teresa Pigott
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Is Dr. Teresa Pigott a top-rated expert for Bipolar Disorder (BPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Teresa Pigott is classified as an Advanced 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. Teresa Pigott specialize in?
While Dr. Teresa Pigott is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Teresa Pigott participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Teresa Pigott has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bipolar Disorder (BPD). You can view a list of Dr. Teresa Pigott's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Teresa Pigott accept my insurance?
Dr. Teresa Pigott accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-741-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Pigott isAdvanced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
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- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Pigott isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- SchizophreniaDr. Pigott isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.