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Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD
Psychiatry•Male•Age 72
Psychiatry
Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Washington, DC. Dr. Peterson has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders, Addiction & Substance Abuse, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. He is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Washington Hospital Center Outpatient Behavioral
216 Michigan Ave Ne Ste 2 Washington, DC 20017 ()Make an Appointment
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Psychiatry
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Peterson has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
What are Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Peterson frequently treats Psychotic Disorders, Addiction & Substance Abuse, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. See all practice areas where Dr. Peterson specializes.
Where is Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD's office located?
Dr. Peterson's office is located at 216 Michigan Ave Ne Ste 2, Washington, DC 20017. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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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.
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Addiction & Substance Abuse
Addiction and substance abuse specialists diagnose and treat people who have become physically dependent or addicted to drugs and alcohol through treatments including counseling, detoxifcation, inpatient rehabilitation, and medication.Compare with other Addiction & Substance Abuse specialists.
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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General Mental Health Disorders & Therapy
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 Disorders & Therapy specialists.
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Dr. Peterson's conditions and procedures:
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
- Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
- Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
- Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
- Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
- Anorexia
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Cocaine Addiction
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Combination Drug Dependence
- Conduct Disorder
- Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
- Delusional Disorder
- Dementia or Depression Screening
- Depersonalization Disorder
- Developmental and Learning Disorders
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
- Group Psychotherapy
- Hallucinogen Dependence
- Homicidal Ideation
- Hypochondriasis
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Mania
- Marijuana Addiction
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
- Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
- Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
- Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
- Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
- Nondependent Opioid Abuse
- Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
- Opioid Dependence
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Therapy
- Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
- Psychological Evaluation
- Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
- Psychosis
- Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
- Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
- Somatoform Disorders
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Suicidal Ideation
- Tobacco Use Disorder
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Dr. Peterson accepts the following insurance:
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst Maryland POS
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.68% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Peterson with our nearby Psychiatry Specialists at Reston Hospital Center.
Make an appointment at Reston Hospital Center today at (703) 923-8975.
These providers are on the medical staff of Reston Hospital Center.
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