25 of the Best Psychiatrists Near Me in Maryland, US

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    Marco Grados
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Kennedy Krieger Associates

    707 N Broadway, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Marco Grados is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Grados is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anorexia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Joseph Bienvenu
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 North Wolfe Street, Meyer 131, Meyer 131, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "O. Joseph (""Joe"") Bienvenu, M.D., Ph.D. is the Judy Yin Shih, PhD Professor in Anxiety Disorders at Johns Hopkins. He completed his psychiatric training at Johns Hopkins in 1996, having served as chief resident in his final year. Dr. Bienvenu joined the faculty full-time in 1999 after completing a research fellowship in psychiatric epidemiology and a doctorate through the Johns Hopkins Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation. His current area of particular research interest is psychiatric morbidity in critical illness survivors, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder and related conditions. Dr. Bienvenu directs the academic program for resident education in anxiety disorders, which includes the John and Mary McGlasson Anxiety Disorders Clinic, as well as the psychiatric Residents' Outpatient Continuity Clinic, and the inpatient Consultation-Liaison services at Johns Hopkins Hospital.". Dr. Bienvenu is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Delirium, and Major Depression.

    Kostas G. Lyketsos
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins University

    4940 Eastern Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    A native of Athens, Greece, Professor Lyketsos graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Psychology and from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis with a Medical Doctorate. He completed residency and Chief Residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins, as well as a fellowship in clinical epidemiology. An active clinician, teacher, and researcher, Dr. Lyketsos is a world expert in the care and treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD). He carried out pioneering work on the epidemiology and treatment of neuropsychiatric features of AD. His team is developing biomarkers to accelerate treatment development for AD while designing and implementing innovative clinical trials. He leads efforts to ensure the provision of state-of-the-art Dementia Care for people with dementia in the community. Dr. Lyketsos is the Elizabeth Plank Althouse Professor at Johns Hopkins University. He directs the Johns Hopkins Bayview Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, as well as the Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease and the Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center. He is the recipient of multiple awards including the 2022 Argo Award for Science from the President of the Hellenic Republic. He has authored/co-authored over 450 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, commentaries, as well as five books. His work has been cited over 76,000 times with an h-index of 149. A 2021 Stanford University publication reported that he ranked #13 out of 9,246 scientists worldwide (all-time) in the field of Geriatrics. Castle-Connolly has named Dr. Lyketsos as one of America’s Top Doctors every year since 2001. A listing of Dr. Lyketsos’ publications can be found at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/constantine.lyketsos.1/bibliography/public/. Dr. Lyketsos is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Cynthia D. Fields
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Fields is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Fields is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Alzheimer's Disease, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Fernando S. Goes
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions

    Johns Hopkins University

    600 N Wolf St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Fernando Goes, the Director of our Stanley and Elizabeth Star Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Mood Disorders, is a psychiatrist focused on the study and treatment of severe mood disorders. As a disease-oriented clinician-scientist, his goal in leading the center is to better understand the causes, course, and treatment of severe mood disorders to facilitate the development of better treatments and implement improvements in patient care. His current research project encompasses genomic studies of mood disorders diverse populations, clinical trials of new medications, and the clinical utility of novel wearables technology to better track mood, sleep and activity. Dr. Goes directs the Bayview Mood Disorders Clinic, where he cares for patients with bipolar disorders and sees patients for consultations at the East Baltimore campus. Dr. Goes is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Schizophrenia.

    James B. Potash
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Potash returned to Johns Hopkins as Director of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief in 2017. Prior to that he was Chair and Department Executive Officer of the University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry from 2011-17. Dr. Potash graduated in 1984 from Yale College, where he majored in English. Following graduation, he served in the Peace Corps in the West African country of Senegal, and there decided to become a physician. He completed his master’s degree in public health at Johns Hopkins, focusing on epidemiology and international health. He then went on to medical school at Hopkins, medical internship at Hopkins Bayview, and a year working as a general practitioner in another West African country, Benin. He returned to do his psychiatric residency at Hopkins and served as chief resident in 1997-98. He then joined Dr. Ray DePaulo’s mood disorders program, and eventually became the program’s research director before moving to Iowa. Dr. Potash’s work has focused on investigation of the genetic and epigenetic basis of mood disorders—depression and bipolar disorder. These efforts have resulted in over 170 publications and consistent NIH funding. He has been particularly interested in the genetic basis of the psychotic forms of bipolar disorder, and in the epigenetic mechanisms through which stress plays a role in depression. Dr. Potash co-leads the Bipolar Sequencing Consortium, and is a member of the Council on Research for the American Psychiatric Association. He serves as Treasurer for the International Society for Psychiatric Genetics, and he has played a leading role in the National Network of Depression Centers. In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Potash is also an active clinician who sees mood disorders patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Potash is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Christopher J. Hammond
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5500 East Lombard Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hammond is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University Department of Psychiatry with a joint appointment in the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (Affiliate). He completed his M.D. at University of Florida and his Ph.D. and residency/fellowship training at Yale University. Dr. Hammond’s research program focuses on characterizing the neurobiological predictors and mechanisms of treatment response for adolescent substance use disorders (SUDs) using multimodal neuroimaging (MRI, EEG) and large-scale brain network analytic approaches. His research is funded by a NIDA/AACAP Career Development Award (K12DA000357). Dr. Hammond’s research group is embedded in a larger collaborative research network within Johns Hopkin University School of Medicine applying translational neuroscience, clinical, and epidemiological methods to improve our understanding of brain-behavior relationships for youth suffering from substance use and mental health problems and aid in designing better evidence-based interventions. Clinically, Dr. Hammond works with youth (ages 13-25) with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders in his role as Medical Director of the Co-occurring Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults (CODA) Clinic at Johns Hopkins. He currently serves on the AACAP’s Substance Abuse and Addictions Committee and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry’s Youth and Adolescent Addiction Treatment Committee. Dr. Hammond is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blue Cone Monochromatism, Dementia, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Haroon Burhanullah
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Floor 4, Floor 4, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haroon Burhanullah, MD is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University. He received fellowship training from Johns Hopkins University. He works at the Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center and oversees the operations of novel disease-modifying treatment, Anti amyloid therapies like Lecanemab in Alzheimer’s disease. He is also Director of Consultation Liaison service in the ED. He is currently serving as a steering committee member of the Perioperative and Cognition PIA of Alzheimer’s Association. Dr. Burhanullah is recipient of the National Institute of Aging award on the use of artificial intelligence in the management of delirium and its association with cognition. He is the author of several peer-reviewed articles published at various American Journals and a reviewer of internationally renowned journals. Dr. Burhanullah is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Schizophrenia.

    Irving M. Reti
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irving Reti, MBBS is a research psychiatrist at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr Reti heralds from Sydney, Australia where he completed medical school at the University of Sydney before coming to Johns Hopkins for psychiatry residency. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship in neuroscience, he established his own laboratory which is focused on the field of brain stimulation. He is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience and is Director of The Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Service at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He founded The Brain Stimulation Program at Johns Hopkins in 2008 which has an active preclinical and clinical research program as well as offering specialty consultation and treatment with brain stimulation treatment modalities including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Clinical research focuses on TMS and its application in diverse populations including patients with traumatic brain injury. Dr Reti also directs a laboratory investigating aspects of synaptic plasticity related to brain stimulation and motivated behavior. He is interested in learning more about how ECT works and is conducting studies implicating the immediate early gene Narp in mediating the antidepressant behavioral effects of electroconvulsive seizures in mice. His other major focus is developing alternate treatments to maintenance ECT, such as deep brain stimulation, for autistic patients he has treated with severe self-injury who remain dependent on ECT to suppress this behavior. Dr. Reti is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

    Angela S. Guarda
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions

    Johns Hopkins University

    1800 Orleans St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Guarda is the Stephen and Jean Robinson Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has been the Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital since 1997. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University, obtained her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins including an externship in eating disorders at the Maudsley Hospital in London. She is an active clinician, educator and researcher. Her clinical research interests include improving treatment outcomes and rates of meal-based weight restoration for anorexia nervosa and ARFID. She has received grant funding from both the NIH and the Klarman Family Foundation and is actively involved in neuroimaging research examining neural mechanisms of appetite dysregulation that may contribute to the driven nature of eating disorders. Dr Guarda is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, an inducted member of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence and has been named every year since 2009 in Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors” for eating disorders. Dr. Guarda is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anorexia, Bulimia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.

    Susan W. Lehmann
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins University

    600 N Wolf St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Lehmann is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lehmann is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Neurology | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Neurology | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Kennedy Krieger Institute

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Salpekar, M.D. is Director of the Neuropsychiatry in Epilepsy Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and on the full time faculty of Johns Hopkins University Medical School. He received B.A. and M.D. degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and continued at Barnes Hospital for internship and residency training in general psychiatry. He then completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the Yale University Child Study Center. Dr. Salpekar is widely published in the field of pediatric neuropsychiatry. He is a reviewer for scientific journals, grant review panels, and serves on the editorial board for Epilepsy and Behavior. He is active in the American Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation, and was recently honored with Fellow status in the American Neuropsychiatric Association. Dr. Salpekar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Stereotypic Movement Disorder.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    35 Convent Dr, Room 1a202, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Mcmahon is a Psychiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Mcmahon is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Tourette Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions

    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Nestadt is a Psychiatrist in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Nestadt is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourette Syndrome, Anorexia, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Nestadt is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    701 W Pratt St, 3rd Floor, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teodor Postolache is a Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Postolache is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizophrenia, Periodontitis, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    600 North Wolfe Street, Meyer 3-166, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akira Sawa is a Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sawa is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurofibromatosis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    6501 N Charles St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Aaronson is a Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Aaronson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Aaronson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions

    University Of Maryland Psychiatry Associates PA

    701 W Pratt St, W, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chiappelli is a Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chiappelli is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression. Dr. Chiappelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Spring Grove Hospital Grounds, Maple And Locust Streets, 
    Catonsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Buchanan is a Psychiatrist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Buchanan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    4940 Eastern Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Neufeld is a Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Neufeld is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Expertise in
    1
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    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    3900 Cleveland St, 
    Kensington, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ursano is a Psychiatrist in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Ursano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, and 15q11.2 Microdeletion.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Kennedy Krieger Associates

    707 N Broadway, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roma Vasa is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Vasa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Russell B. Carr
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions

    Kentlands Psychotherapy

    301 Inspiration Lane, 301 Inspiration Lane, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    In 2019, Dr. Russell Carr transitioned to our practice after twenty years of active duty service in the Navy. Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), Dr. Carr’s experience spans over 25 years. Moreover, he also completed training in Adult Psychoanalysis at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis (ICP&P) and has been a teaching and supervising analyst on its faculty. Dr. Carr has extensive experience in patient care and leadership roles in psychiatry. His military experiences include two deployments to care for service members in combat zones, chairing the Psychiatry Department at Walter Reed from 2013 to 2016, leading a military assist mission in 2014 to train Ugandan military providers on treating severe PTSD, and serving as the psychiatry consultant for White House staff. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression.

    Milap A. Nowrangi
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins University

    4940 Eastern Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Milap Nowrangi, M.D., MS, is an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Nowrangi specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of age-related cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. He also is interested in the treatment or management of behavioral and cognitive sequelae of neurological diseases, including those caused by traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy or toxic exposures. Dr. Nowrangi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID).

    Jason P. Chua
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Neurology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Psychiatry | Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chua is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Division of Movement Disorders at Johns Hopkins. He received his training at the University of Michigan, where he obtained medical and graduate degrees, then completed a residency in neurology and a combined clinical/research fellowship in movement disorders and neurodegeneration. Dr. Chua’s primary research interests are in neurodegenerative disease with a special focus on autophagy — an essential housekeeping process in cells that is particularly important for the health of neurons. Autophagy may provide a way to break down the buildup of toxic proteins found in neurodegenerative diseases, thereby forming the basis of new treatment strategies for these incurable conditions. He has received multiple research grants to support his work, including from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). He is the primary author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications and online learning modules as part of the AAN. Dr. Chua is a contributing author to The Little Black Book of Neurology by Osama Zaidat, Alan Lerner and J. Douglas Miles, and he has been a peer reviewer for the scientific journals Autophagy, eLife and Neurobiology of Disease. He currently serves on the scientific advisory board for the Don't Forget Morgan Foundation, a private organization supporting research and outreach regarding the disease beta-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration (BPAN). For more information about the Chua Lab, please visit https://chualab.jhmi.edu. Dr. Chua is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Camptocormism.

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    What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?  

    Psychiatrists and Psychologists are both mental health professionals. But they differ in their training and the treatments they can offer. A Psychiatrist is a type of doctor who has completed medical school and residency, which includes special training for treating mental health. They are qualified to assess and treat both the mental and physical aspects of psychological disorders. These are conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior. Psychiatrists can also prescribe medications and conduct medical treatments such as brain stimulation.  

    Psychologists, on the other hand, are mental health professionals with advanced training and degrees in psychology. They are not medical doctors like Psychiatrists. Psychologists focus on assessing and treating emotional and mental issues. They use talk therapy and other non-medical approaches, such as behavioral therapy and psychoanalytic therapy. Psychologists cannot prescribe medications. 

    Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?

    Whether you need a referral to see a Psychiatrist usually depends on your insurance. Some insurance plans might require you to receive a referral from your primary care provider to cover the cost of a psychiatric visit. Others will cover the cost without a referral. To avoid unexpected costs, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before scheduling an appointment to find out if your Psychiatrist visit will be covered. If you’re comfortable paying without insurance or your insurance does not cover a specialist you want to see, most Psychiatrists will also accept out-of-pocket payment. However, paying out of pocket is more expensive than getting insurance coverage.  

    How do I get a referral for a psychiatrist in Maryland, US?

    If you need a referral for a Psychiatrist, one good place to start is with a primary care provider. Talk with them about any psychological or emotional difficulties you’ve been experiencing. Your provider can then refer you to a Psychiatrist who might be a good fit.   

    How much does a psychiatrist cost in Maryland, US?

    The cost of your Psychiatrist visit will vary based on several factors, including your insurance coverage, what state you live in and what type of treatment you’ll need. You should contact your Psychiatrist’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. You can also ask them for an estimate of how much your visit or procedure might cost. Under the No Surprises Act, which went into effect in January 2022, every medical provider in the U.S. is required to provide clear pricing information to patients. 

    Why is it so expensive to see a psychiatrist? 

    Psychiatrists complete more education and training than most other mental health professionals. Because of their level of expertise, it can often be more expensive to visit a Psychiatrist. Finding one who is in-network with your insurance can help reduce the cost of your visit. With MediFind, you can search for Psychiatrists to get an overview of the insurance that they accept. You can also filter your search for doctors with experience treating specific mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety. Before scheduling an appointment, you should call the Psychiatrist’s office just to verify that the insurance they accept hasn’t changed.

    When should I see a Psychiatrist in Maryland, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Psychiatrist in Maryland, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Psychiatrists in Maryland, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Psychiatrists in Maryland, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Psychiatrist in Maryland?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Psychiatrist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Psychiatrist?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Psychiatrist in Maryland, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Psychiatrist?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Psychiatrist may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Psychiatrists in Maryland, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Psychiatrist search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Psychiatrist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Psychiatrist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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