25 of the Best Psychiatrists Near Me in pasadena, MD
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Johns Hopkins University
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 clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Delirium, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Lyketsos is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lyketsos is currently accepting new patients.
Rubenstein Child Health Building
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.
Johns Hopkins University
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.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Burhanullah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Burhanullah is currently accepting new patients.
Kennedy Krieger Associates
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.
Johns Hopkins University
William Narrow is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Narrow is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Narrow is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Narrow is currently accepting new patients.
Baltimore Washington Medical Center Inc.
Surendra Kandel is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Kandel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression. Dr. Kandel is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Karin Neufeld is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Neufeld is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Older Adult Psych Clinic
Jian-min Zhang is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Zhang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Vascular Dementia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Psychiatry, 2003 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Geriatric Psychiatry, 2004. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins University
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.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Bernadette Cullen is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cullen 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. Cullen is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
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 clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Camptocormism. Dr. Chua is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Paul Rosenberg is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Rosenberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Rosenberg is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Johns Hopkins University
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.
Johns Hopkins University
David Neubauer is a Psychiatrist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Neubauer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Schizophrenia, and Narcolepsy. Dr. Neubauer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Neubauer is currently accepting new patients.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
"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-Iii is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Bienvenu-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Bienvenu-Iii is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Maryland Medical Center
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.
Johns Hopkins University
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.
Johns Hopkins University
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.
Johns Hopkins University
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.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. William Howard is an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is adult psychiatry. Dr. Howard earned his M.D. from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida and performed fellowships at University of Iowa College of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Howard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Martin Steinberg 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. Steinberg earned his M.D. from Wake Forest University. He completed a residency and a fellowship in psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Steinberg's interests include depression, agitation and related behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s; the relationship between physical exercise and dementia; and dementia in the assisted living and nursing home setting. Dr. Steinberg is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Dementia. Dr. Steinberg is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Durga Roy is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Neuropsychiatry and Brain Injury Clinic. She is the Director of Education for the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Internship and the Director for the Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical area of expertise is in the neuropsychiatric complications after traumatic brain injury. Her area of research interest focuses on the neurobiology of psychiatric symptoms after traumatic brain injury and the study of prognostic markers for neuropsychiatric sequelae after traumatic brain injury using functional neuroimaging techniques. Her educational interests focus on curricula teaching management of agitation in complex neurobehavioral syndromes in the acute medical hospital settings. Dr. Roy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Roy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Maryland Psychiatry Associates, P.A.
Dr. Welsh was named a Top Doctor in the specialty of Psychiatry: Addiction Specialist by Baltimore magazine in 2016. Dr. Welsh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder and Schizophrenia. Dr. Welsh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Addiction Psychiatry, 2002 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Psychiatry, 1998. Dr. Welsh is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Maryland Psychiatry Associates PA
Eric Weintraub is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Weintraub is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Monkeypox. Dr. Weintraub is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Addiction Psychiatry, 1996 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Psychiatry, 1991. Dr. Weintraub is currently accepting new patients.
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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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.
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How does MediFind rank Psychiatrists near pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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 pasadena?
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 pasadena, 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 pasadena, 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.
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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).





















