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Robert M. Post
Psychiatrist, MD (he, him)
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Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Dr. Post is world-renowned psychiatrist known for providing one-time consultations for children and adults with difficult-to-treat mood disorders such as unipolar depression and bipolar disorder. He has published over 1080 articles on these topics and continues to conduct research and publish work to contribute to the scientific advancement of treatments for these disorders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he is providing consults via telemedicine.
Dr. Post will take a detailed mood and medication history and suggest new medication approaches. He will provide a full write up of his recommendations which can be implemented by the treating physician. Recommendations will include a progressive series of suggested treatments, including multiple backup options that will cite current research studies.
Dr. Post has committed his career, including 35 years at the NIMH, 20 of those as Chief of the Biological Psychiatry Branch, to bettering the understanding and treatment of treatment-resistant depression and bipolar illness. Dr. Post helped pioneer the use of the anticonvulsant carbamazepine as treatment for lithium-resistant patients with bipolar disorder.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Robert M. Post
Psychiatrist, MD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Maryland / D08989 Robert M. Post
- Degree/Diploma from Yale University BA / 1964
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD, Graduated 1968
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
Expertise
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective disorder
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Location
Nearby Areas
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Robert M. Post
Psychiatrist, MD