25 of the Best Psychiatrists Near Me in hunt valley, MD

Looking for the best psychiatrist near hunt valley, MD? Find a top psychiatrist near you in hunt valley, MD who is an expert in your specific condition. A psychiatrist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian
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    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 clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia, Bulimia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Guarda is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Guarda is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
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    Offers Telehealth

    Nicola Cascella is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cascella is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Cascella is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Cascella is currently accepting new patients.

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    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blue Cone Monochromatism, Dementia, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Hammond is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Hammond is currently accepting new patients.

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    Kennedy Krieger Associates

    707 N Broadway, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Marco Grados is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Grados is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Anorexia. Dr. Grados is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Grados is currently accepting new patients.

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    Mosaic Community Services, Inc

    1925 Greenspring Dr, 
    Timonium, MD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Khizar Khan is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Major Depression. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Meuchel is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Meuchel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Meuchel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Meuchel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Urdu
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    Offers Telehealth

    Mansoor Malik is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Malik is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression. Dr. Malik is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

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    101 Schilling Rd Ste 40B, 
    Hunt Valley, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tracy Kuniega-Pietrzak is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Dr. Kuniega-Pietrzak is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Anorexia, Bulimia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Kuniega-Pietrzak is currently accepting new patients.

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    6501 N Charles St Ste A319, 
    Towson, MD 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Aaronson is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Aaronson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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.

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    Suburban Psychiatric Associates L.L.C.

    10751 Falls Rd Ste 306, 
    Lutherville Timonium, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Goodman is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Goodman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Una McCann is a psychiatric specialist in Baltimore, caring for patients with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders and post-traumatic stress. Dr. McCann serves as Associate Program Director at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Graduate Clinical Research Center. She is also Director of the Anxiety Disorders Program and Co-Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Sleep Medicine and Research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. McCann received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Princeton University. She earned her M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she also performed a fellowship in psychiatry. Dr. McCann joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1999. Her research interests include amphetamine-induced monoamine neurotoxicity and the neurobiology of anxiety disorders. Dr. McCann is a member of the Society for Neuroscience. She speaks both English and Spanish. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Mccann is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Mccann is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Leppla completed her psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2018 and a fellowship in Psychosomatic medicine in 2019. She is currently a clinical associate at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and enjoys teaching. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Delirium, Major Depression, and Dementia. Dr. Leppla is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Leppla is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
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    Dr. Geetha Jayaram is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is also a Professor in the Departments of Health Policy and Management and Nursing. She has an MBA and is interested in health services research. Dr. Jayaram has presented at many national and international meetings and has lectured in the US and abroad. She is involved in patient care, teaching and research. Her administrative focus is to improve the quality and safety of health care for patients, develop and implement programs for psychiatric care in low and middle income countries. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Jayaram is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Jayaram is currently accepting new patients.

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    Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shannon Barnett is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression. Dr. Barnett is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    10755 Falls Rd, 
    Lutherville, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Prince, D.O. is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Following medical school at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City, Dr. Prince completed her internship and residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins. She went on to a fellowship in consultation-liaison psychiatry at University of Maryland Medical Center before returning to join the faculty at Johns Hopkins. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Delirium, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Prince is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Prince is currently accepting new patients.

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    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
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    Johns Hopkins University

    5300 Alpha Commons Dr, Fl 1, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID). Dr. Nowrangi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nowrangi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.8 miles away)
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    Cynthia Fields is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Fields is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Alzheimer's Disease, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Fields is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Fields is currently accepting new patients.

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    University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center Psych Day Program

    7601 Osler Drive, 
    Towson, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
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    Mohammad Haerian-Ardekani is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Haerian-Ardekani is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Haerian-Ardekani is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Psychiatry, 1978 and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Child Psychiatry, 1980. Dr. Haerian-Ardekani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    600 N Wolf St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.8 miles away)
    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 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Goes is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    600 N Wolf St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dr. Frederick Nucifora is an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include adult psychiatry. Dr. Nucifora earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, where he also performed a fellowship in psychiatry. His research interests include the molecular and biological etiology of psychiatric illnesses, including schizophrenia and Huntington’s disease. Dr. Nucifora is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Nucifora is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nucifora is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    600 N Wolf St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
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    Dr. David Bond is a clinician-scientist with 20 years of experience in treating people with bipolar disorder. His main clinical interests are the diagnosis and treatment of early-stage bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, and co-occurring conditions like anxiety disorders and ADHD. He has been an investigator in numerous clinical trials investigating the effectiveness and safety of treatments for bipolar disorder. Dr. Bond co-authored the 2013, 2018, and 2021 Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments/International Society for Bipolar Disorders (CANMAT/ISBD) Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Bipolar Disorder, the most widely used treatment guidelines worldwide. Dr Bond’s research focuses on the relationship between body health and brain health, and he has conducted brain imaging studies investigating the relationships between elevated body mass index, tobacco use, and brain illness progression in bipolar disorder. Dr. Bond leads the Johns Hopkins Hospital Bipolar Disorder Clinic. Dr. Bond is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Anorexia, Bulimia, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Bond is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Bond is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins University

    600 N Wolf St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Lehmann is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lehmann is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Lehmann is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lehmann is currently accepting new patients.

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    University Of Maryland Medical Center

    22 South Greene Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.1 miles away)
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    Joshua Chiappelli is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chiappelli is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression. Dr. Chiappelli is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Psychiatry, 2012. Dr. Chiappelli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Center For Eating Disorders

    6535 North Charles Street, Suite 300, 
    Towson, MD 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
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    Learn about the difference between major depression and seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.a href=https://www.allure.com/story/seasonal-affective-disorder-vs-depression target=_blank rel=noopener noreferrerDr. Harry Brandt offers expert insight/a. Dr. Brandt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia, Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bulimia. Dr. Brandt is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Psychiatry, 1989. Dr. Brandt is currently accepting new patients.

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    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Graham Redgrave is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Redgrave is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia, Bulimia, and Dementia. Dr. Redgrave is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Redgrave is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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 hunt valley?

    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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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 near hunt valley, MD?

    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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