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Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
3.1 (39)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
60 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD

Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, has 60 years of experience, and is board certified in Child Psychiatry. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Pesikoff, completed a residency at Mt Sinai Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pesikoff an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Pesikoff works at Richard B. Pesikoff, M.D. And Associates in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like ADHD and-or ADD, Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    19 Briar Hollow Ln Ste 102, Houston, TX 77027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 795-5424

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Anxiety
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Transient Tic Disorder
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Psychological Evaluation
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    About Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD

    Specialties*
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 60 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1912950965
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Mt Sinai Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Kings County Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • New York University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Child Psychiatry and Psychiatry
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pesikoff is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pesikoff has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Pesikoff works at Richard B. Pesikoff, M.D. And Associates in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Pesikoff’s profile.

    Dr. Pesikoff has seen patients for ADHD and-or ADD, Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pesikoff on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Pesikoff. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pesikoff.

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