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Dr. Peter Neifert, MD

Dr. Peter Neifert, MD

Psychiatry •  Male • Age 52

  
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Personality Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and More
Telehealth services available
523 N 3rd St
Brainerd, MN 56401
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Dr. Peter Neifert, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Brainerd, MN. Dr. Neifert has more experience with Personality Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and General Mental Health than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. He has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Neifert to book an appointment.

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Essentia Health-Lakeland Psychiatry Clinic (Brainerd)

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(218) 270-9868
Essentia Health-Lakeland Psychiatry Clinic (Brainerd)523 N 3rd St Brainerd, MN 56401
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    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Dr. Neifert accepts the following insurance:

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Practice Areas

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions that affect how a person thinks, feels or behaves, including narcissistic personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder.Compare with other Personality Disorders specialists.

Typically treats 90% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Personality Disorders
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Personality Disorders more than 91% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 91% of their peers

Borderline Personality Disorder
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Borderline Personality Disorder more than 90% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 90% of their peers

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Compare with other Neurodevelopmental Disorders specialists.

Typically treats 83% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 3 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
ADHD and-or ADD
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats ADHD and-or ADD more than 99% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 99% of their peers

Developmental and Learning Disorders
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Developmental and Learning Disorders more than 83% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 83% of their peers

Autism
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Autism more than 67% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 67% of their peers

General Mental Health

General mental health includes management, treatment and prevention of mental illness through risk factor screenings, counseling, group therapy, and wellness support.Compare with other General Mental Health specialists.

Typically treats 84% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 12 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
ADHD and-or ADD
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats ADHD and-or ADD more than 99% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 99% of their peers

Anxiety
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Anxiety more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Adjustment Disorder
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Adjustment Disorder more than 96% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 96% of their peers

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Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions that cause severe mental symptoms and disconnection from reality, such as schizophrenia, delusional disorder, and substance-induced psychosis.Compare with other Psychotic Disorders specialists.

Typically treats 63% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Psychosis Due to Mental Illness more than 84% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 84% of their peers

Schizoaffective Disorder
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Schizoaffective Disorder more than 78% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 78% of their peers

Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Neifert treats Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder more than 78% of their peers

Dr. Neifert treats this condition more than 78% of their peers

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Dr. Neifert's conditions and procedures:

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
  • Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
  • Anorexia
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Bulimia
  • Cocaine Addiction
  • Combination Drug Dependence
  • Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
  • Delusional Disorder
  • Developmental and Learning Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorder
  • Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
  • Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Homicidal Ideation
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mania
  • Marijuana Addiction
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
  • Nondependent Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
  • Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
  • Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
  • Nondependent Opioid Abuse
  • Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
  • Opioid Dependence
  • Paranoid Personality Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Diseases
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychosis
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophreniform Disorder
  • Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
  • Somatoform Disorders
  • Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Tobacco Use Disorder

About Me

Care Philosophy

As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Specialties

  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Mental Health

Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

Brainerd, MN

74% Patient experience rating, 5% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2018)