What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.80
Average wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.81
“Our first visit was great today. It was a huge relief to start the process and have someone listen. I feel like we found the help we are looking for to move in the right direction.”
Teimoc J.July 9, 2025
“He was very kind and friendly and listened to me. He accepted what I was asking for, and I felt very comfortable with him.”
Azumi N.February 3, 2024
About Dr. Brian Buggie
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Brian Buggie
Dr. Buggie does not participate in any insurance plans as he is an out-of-network provider. Please expect a phone call or email after booking so we can ensure our practice is a good fit for your needs.
I am a board-certified, licensed psychiatrist trained to treat adults and older adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric issues, including depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, mood disturbances, sleeping difficulties, attention problems, relationship issues, and work stress. I earned my Doctor of Medicine from the University of New Mexico and completed my residency at Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. I work in private practice as well as several psychiatric emergency rooms across NYC.
I provide psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive treatment, which may include psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, and, when necessary, medications. I strive to use medications sparingly and to stop or reduce them when appropriate.
My style is warm, encouraging, empowering, and collaborative with your other treatment providers.
Dr. Brian Buggie is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $600 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $350 for 45 minutes
Office location
Dr. Brian Buggie, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of New Mexico, Doctor of Medicine
- Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (Residency)
Professional memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Association of Community Psychiatrists
Awards and publications
- Patients' Choice Award (2013 - 2014)
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013 - 2014)
- Top 10 Doctor - New York City, Psychiatrist (2014)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2014)
NPI number
1114231826
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.81
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226 reviews
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He was very kind and friendly and listened to me. He accepted what I was asking for, and I felt very comfortable with him.
February 3, 2024Azumi N.Verified patient
Amazing doctor. He was confident in what he was talking about and was patient when I was answering one of his questions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He's great! Kind, professional, helped me refill my meds and referred me to great psychotherapist. Highly recommended.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent, caring Dr. who really took his time with me and explained my options very well. Highly recommend.
January 15, 2016Initials hidden
Answered all my questions and took his time talking to me. Very informative and pleasant! Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very good. I felt like I was speaking with a peer or friend and not a doctor but a very insightful friend.
October 31, 2014Initials hidden
Dr. Buggies is very patient and understanding. He is a very trusted advisor in my mental health journey.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
First visit but Dr Buggie seemed great. Nice, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, etc. Great space too.
July 12, 2019Initials hidden
Very easy to talk to you and very personable. I enjoyed my session and got a lot out of it as well
More than 1 year agoLouis B.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Buggie is very professional and had useful advice on how to improve my situation.
August 23, 2023John G.Verified patient
Dr. Buggie is a warm, light hearted doctor who really takes the time to get to know and help you!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Buggie is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. Highest of recommendations.
April 3, 2020Jason B.Verified patientVideo visit
Great doctor! Has given me hope in a time when it's certainly needed. Highly recommend!
October 6, 2015Initials hidden
Wonderful listener who's able to quickly summarize. He isn't all about medication!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Felt very comfortable with Dr. Buggie, my first visit couldn't have been better.
January 29, 2015Initials hidden
Easy to talk too, listens, good feedback and he has given me the help I needed.
May 16, 2019Mike N.Verified patient
Dr. Buggie was very personable and professional. Highly recommended.
March 19, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie is fantastic. Very highly recommended.
January 27, 2016Initials hidden
Very pleasant easy to talk to
Less than 6 months agoIrene H.Verified patient
Our first visit was great today. It was a huge relief to start the process and have someone listen. I feel like we found the help we are looking for to move in the right direction.
July 9, 2025Teimoc J.Verified patient
Dr. Buggie made the appointment comfortable and listened to my concerns. He also helped initiate the conversation since I have trouble socializing.
December 29, 2022Sarah M.Verified patient
Dr. Brian Buggie was welcoming and kind from the get-go – it becomes obvious quite quickly to any client that he is an experienced medical professional and is ready and willing to provide you with the correct diagnosis and accommodating treatment. Not only is this true, but his communication is extremely clear – if medicine is prescribed, you will leave his office with knowledge regarding the medication's intended and possible side-effects.
More than 1 year agoKevin D.Verified patient
Dr. Buggie made my first appointment very easy. He was insightful, candid and informed. I enjoyed the time spent talking with him and look forward to my next session.
May 11, 2021Alan S.Verified patient
A thoughtful professional who takes the time to know his patient's unique needs and then guides them to solutions to help them in their daily lives. Dr. Buggie is insightful and almost intuitive in his observations to help one through issues and behaviors. Excellent and highly recommended.
December 15, 2020Initials hidden
10 out of 10. I highly Recommend Doctor Buggie. I have a complicated medical history - both mental and physical - and the doctor was taking over my care from a UK psychiatrist. He is professional, thoughtful, knowledgeable, kind and very genuine in terms of offering the best care and guidance to his patients. I also find that there is BS, he is very down-to-earth and easy to talk to.
In addition to being fantastic during our sessions, he always goes above and beyond to be flexible and accommodating for things like rescheduling appointments or ensuring he can fit you in at times that work for you. Dr.Buggie has also ensured I have had letters that I need (for example he referred me to the wonderful psychotherapist who I saw for my service dog) and has gone out of his way to sort out medication that I have needed when I am travelling to England or elsewhere last minute etc.
I also appreciate that he remembers things I may have said months ago for example about my dog, about friends, family, if I was feeling unwell last time - little things - as having seen many, many medical professionals I have found the majority of them view you as just a number - but Dr.B views you as a whole person, he doesn't ever talk down to you and can switch between humorous and more serious seamlessly.
I have found especially during the pandemic he has been great with virtual appointments, helping me find a medication delivery service so I did not have to go out, and in all sessions in addition to focusing on my specific issues he offers general helpful advice which I appreciate and seriously asks me how I am doing.
I have seen many psychiatrists and many medical professionals over the years so I can safely say that Dr.B is one of the good ones!
100% would recommend him and I have been a patient of his for almost 2 years now!
November 5, 2020Initials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Buggie is extremely patient, spends a lot of time with you to make sure you are comfortable and he covered everything. He is professional, knowledgeable, sincere, practical and very skilled. I highly recommend him since I had a very informative and beneficial visit.
June 16, 2020Initials hiddenVideo visit
Dr Buggie is intelligent and caring I have recommended him to people in my circle. His prices are fair and it is easy to get an appointment. He does not work with pharma reps. He helped me by prescribing based on my unique needs and made changes as needed. I did not feel he overprescribed and allowed me to lower my meds and at doses that were still affective.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Buggie was warm but also direct in asking me about stressors in my life. His assessment of my current medications was thoughtful, and he considered other health factors, even recommending an endocrinologist for me. He also checked in to make sure I was able to pick up my new medications. I feel so relieved to have found a good psychiatrist.
February 23, 2020Caitlyn H.Verified patient
A fantastic doctor that works with you to ensure that you are getting the right treatment. I had anxiety about my condition outside of an appointment and Doctor Buggie made sure to answer any and all of my questions right away. Highly Recommend!
January 7, 2020Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie is excellent - he is very knowledgeable, thoughtful, helpful, and polite. It is obvious he really cares about his patients. Would highly recommend to anyone
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great psychiatrist. Made me feel at ease from the fist minute I walked into his office. Listens, understands, offers impartial advice, and has a joke or two up his sleeve.
September 24, 2019Amir S.Verified patient
Not a cookie cutter diagnostician or prescriber. With Dr. B, you get an individualized plan based on your needs, well studied medications, AND socioeconomic considerations (like drug cost). You can tell he’s about more than the bottom line, but is actually invested in the outcome of those under his care.
August 20, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie is very intelligent and intuitive. He is great at listening, and makes sounds recommendations. His office is tasteful and beautiful as well.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Finding the right psychiatrist can be a long and arduous process, so let me save you some time and energy by telling you that Dr. Buggie is the most exceptional doctor you can trust with your physical and mental health. I've been seeing him for several years, and his perceptive and insightful disposition makes him both a supportive counselor and a brilliant practitioner. He is unfailingly available to address his patient's medical and emotional needs, inside and out of the office. I would never have ended up in the solid place I am today without his compassion, encouragement, and expertise.
March 27, 2019Initials hidden
Excellent
March 5, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie has an almost intuitive sense of getting you to understand your core issues. I am extremely grateful for his skilled guidance and continued care. Highly recommended.
October 2, 2018Initials hidden
We are extremely grateful for being referred to Dr. Buggie. He is an exceptional professional - compassionate and considering with his modality of treatment. Highly recommended.
September 9, 2018Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie is a godsend. Finding a great doctor in NYC (particularly Manhattan) is a full-time job, one that I can quit now. Dr. Buggie is very attentive, insightful, thoughtful and genuinely appears to care about his patients. Haven't had a great experience like this in this city -- or maybe even ever -- before. Highly recommend.
February 8, 2018Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie is clearly very bright and he has a very strong understanding of medications. His recommendations regarding adjustments to what I am taking were excellent.
His manner was professional and focused, although I did sense a trace of judgement in some of his comments.
He does not accept insurance so be prepared to shoulder the full cost.
July 20, 2017Initials hidden
Dr Buggie is a caring psychiatrist, who truly wants me to be my best self. He's very knowledgeable across the spectrum and with medication. He's also very easily reachable and available, and he's very tech-savvy, he electronically refills my medication. At the same time, he utilizes a practical approach and certainly doesn't overprescribe or think all solutions require medicine. Dr. Buggie also helped me through a tremendously difficult time, and now I'm better than I've ever been, and I will always be appreciative of his support, which I'm glad to say is continuing.
March 29, 2017Initials hidden
Very personable and relaxed disposition
March 28, 2017Initials hidden
Very professional and thoughtful. Really works with you to make the right diagnosis and prescribe the right medication. A lot better experience than many psychiatrists i have been to!
February 16, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie is by far the greatest doctor I have ever worked with. You can really tell that he cares about his patients/practice and does everything in his power to help them. I was very comfortable talking with him about all of my issues, and he helped me manage medication in a way that was right for me as an individual. Unfortunately, he doesn't take insurance, but it was definitely worth it nonetheless. He goes the extra mile by using the latest technology to stay in contact with his patients and make things easier for them. Very transparent overall, and he has flexible hours, too! I would go as far as to say he is the best psychiatrist in New York.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I have been seeing Dr. Buggie for a while and I have known him to be an outstanding doctor. Very professional and easy to speak with. The new office is very nice as well. I highly recommend him.
November 21, 2016Initials hidden
He was late for the appointment and didn't let me know about him being late. I was standing in the hall way not knowing if he is coming or not, because he was not in the office and not answering questions. I felt like he is only worried about money that he receives from the patient and doesn't really care about them
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was contacted by Dr. Michael Colin on Dr. Buggie's and he was wonderful as well as the simplistic ZocDoc website and interface. Thank you!
July 26, 2016Initials hidden
Awesome
June 12, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie was able to see me on short notice and I couldn't have been more pleased with his services. I felt like he truly listened and cared about my situation and I was very satisfied with his insights. Also his office was clean and charming. Definitely recommend.
March 28, 2016Initials hidden
Really enjoyed it, I will be going back
March 16, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Buggie was prompt and responsive, which is important for any mental health consultation. I appreciate his transparency around pricing and policies, too. Unlike other psychiatrists I've seen, he did not do an extensive history intake, but seemed to focus on what's presenting in the moment. I think that's important since many of us who've had a lot of trauma tire of repeating the story to every new provider when it's not usually relevant to the current crisis or if we've had loads of therapy talking about it already. He seems conservative in his recommendations, which include finding more efficient ways of medicating.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
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Which hospital is Dr. Brian Buggie affiliated with?
Dr. Brian Buggie is affiliated with Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
What practice does Dr. Brian Buggie work with?
Dr. Brian Buggie works with London Terrace Psychiatry.
Where is Dr. Brian Buggie's office located?
Dr. Brian Buggie has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Buggie's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Buggie have?
Dr. Brian Buggie is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Brian Buggie?
Dr. Brian Buggie frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Brian Buggie on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Brian Buggie speak?
Dr. Brian Buggie speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Brian Buggie in reviews?
226 patients have reviewed Dr. Brian Buggie. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.81/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.83/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.