What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.68
Average wait time
4.77
Bedside manner
4.70
“Really grateful I was able to find a new provider so quickly with little notice that my current provider was moving out of state. The office was very responsive with any questions leading up to the appointment. The provider put my concerns at ease and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thank you so much! Looking forward to continuing to receive services from Dr. Bell. ”
Lissa B.March 25, 2026Video visit
“Dr. Pell showed concern and was empathetic. We discussed the medication and told me to reach out anytime if I'm feeling any side effects. ”
Jeimy C.March 20, 2026Video visit
About Dr. Brian Pell
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Brian Pell
Dr. Pell has over 20 years of experience caring for patients' mental health and managing a broad range of psychological issues. He brings a breadth of clinical experience across multiple practice settings, including Assertive Community Treatment, Emergency Room, Forensic, Partial Hospitalization, Inpatient, and others. Dr. Pell earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his Psychiatry residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Health System. A graduate of Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Pell's unique experience and expertise serve as a strong foundation of excellence in care that helps his patients move forward and manage the psychiatric issues that have been holding them back from living the lives they truly deserve.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Please note: This telehealth appointment is for psychiatric evaluation and medication management only.
At this time, Dr. Pell is unable to accept new patients who are currently hospitalized or were recently discharged from an inpatient psychiatric unit. Providing care after a recent hospitalization requires specialized resources and ongoing support, which we are not able to offer right now.
Additionally, this provider is licensed in New York only.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $360 for 30 minutes
Ongoing session: $215 for 15 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Our doctors are psychiatrists who are specialized in psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Additionally, please note that this doctor is only licensed in New York. If you are outside the state, we highly suggest that you contact your insurance to look for an in-network psychiatrist in your state.
Office location
Dr. Brian Pell, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Temple University, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Miami, Jackson Health System, Residency in Psychiatry
NPI number
1487718185
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.68
Wait time
4.77
Bedside manner
4.70
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222 reviews
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Made appt for adhd evaluation and was not assessed for it. Their office is not doing that at this time. Waste of my time.
December 31, 2025Tiffani D.Verified patientVideo visit
Brian was very kind, informative and understanding. He answered all my questions and was reassuring. Highly recommend!
April 10, 2025Sagine L.Verified patientVideo visit
My appointment with Dr.Pell a good experience, he was personable and placed more emphasis on long term treatment.
June 28, 2024Dave R.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr.Pell was great and got me set up with a treatment plan that works for me!
October 25, 2025Nathaniel H.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Pell was very thorough and open. Would highly recommend him if you are looking for a good psychiatrist.
More than 1 year agoVihan A.Verified patientVideo visit
Very professional, patient, compassionate, and able to grasp and focus on the issue at hand.
June 26, 2024Tarik A.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pell is a professional and patient practitioner. He’s warm, kind, and focused on YOU.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Amazing bedside manner, someone you can definitely trust with your issues. Highly recommend!
September 22, 2022Kari M.Verified patientVideo visit
Good listener, thorough communicator re: plan of care. Highly recommended
More than 1 year agoRasheed Y.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pell has great bedside manner and he is a great listener.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Really grateful I was able to find a new provider so quickly with little notice that my current provider was moving out of state. The office was very responsive with any questions leading up to the appointment. The provider put my concerns at ease and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thank you so much! Looking forward to continuing to receive services from Dr. Bell.
March 25, 2026Lissa B.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pell showed concern and was empathetic. We discussed the medication and told me to reach out anytime if I'm feeling any side effects.
March 20, 2026Jeimy C.Verified patientVideo visit
I was scheduled for a consultation with Dr. Pell and was two mins late to the appointment. From the moment the appointment began, he was rude, dismissive, and belittling, making me feel like my concerns didn’t make sense. As a psychiatrist his job is to listen and provide guidance with empathy, yet his behavior was the opposite. Abuse of power was glaring throughout the consultation.
Even though I was sleep-deprived and in a vulnerable state (and maybe I wasn’t making sense), I was able to recognize how inappropriate and harmful his conduct was. I strongly caution others to stay away.
January 17, 2026Yonathan A.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Pell gave me the time to talk, asked me questions, got to know me. Listened to me. Recommended and asked my thoughts on the recommendation, and educated me. I genuinely appreciated my visit with him I felt finally listened to when it came to my health and importantly educated on it as well
September 26, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Pell is far from the worst psych I’ve seen, but I am disappointed in how our session went. It could just be that I’m too shy, but I felt interrogated. He asked why I wanted to see another Psych after 2 years with my current provider and I told him it’s because I’ve only seen 1 and they put me in lots of medication so my mom thought it would be good to get a second opinion just in case. During our session I mentioned this to Dr. Pell and he replied “that was bad advice” and reiterated it a couple times. I understand he can’t provide the same treatment in 30 minutes vs my dr of 2 years. But I just felt discouraged and stuck with my other psych. In summary, he’s not necessarily rude or mean, but he is very assertive and can lack tact at times. Usually a doctor like this won’t bother me but during a psychiatric appointment you’re too vulnerable.
September 26, 2025Nina R.Verified patientVideo visit
Just a script writer. He showed no interest in understanding my history and quickly referred me to somewhere else. After waiting 10 minutes for him to fix his audio issues, 2 minutes of him asking me surface level questions, 2 minutes of me explaining how displeased I was with his lack of empathy, 1 minute of him fumbling over his I don't know responses to my questions, the call was over. Would never recommend.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Pell was punctual, professional, and understanding. He was very to the point, which I enjoyed. I came not looking for confirmation, but an honest and genuine consultation. This was exactly that.
July 21, 2025Nicholas S.Verified patientVideo visit
I recently had an appointment with Dr. Pell in my quest for a new psychiatrist, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. From the moment he signed in, it felt as though he was more interested in mocking me than understanding my concerns. His laughter felt belittling rather than friendly, leaving me feeling dismissed and unheard. It was disheartening to find myself in a vulnerable position, seekingHelp from a so-called “professional health care provider,” only to feel ridiculed instead of supported. I left the appointment feeling defeated and disillusioned. It’s truly astonishing how some individuals in the mental health industry can treat those who come to them for help. Based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend him to anyone in need of compassionate care.
July 17, 2025Amanda L.Verified patientVideo visit
He was great
July 1, 2025Toyin G.Verified patientVideo visit
Great communicator.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Pell was super. He was thorough. and approachable and kind with an easy nonjudgmental manner. The office was amazingly efficient to work with.
More than 1 year agoAlexis L.Verified patientVideo visit
10-10-10. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Pell was great! He was very warm and kind and listened with care to my needs and experience. I didn’t ever feel rushed to end the appt. He asked if I had any questions at the end and when I did he took the time to explain and then asked again if I had more questions. I felt very taken care of. I highly recommend him.
October 17, 2024Crystal K.Verified patientVideo visit
One of the worst experiences with a psychiatrist- he was 10 minutes late to the session, and he kept trying to push medication onto me. Medication that I repeated multiple times (at least 4x) that I don’t want to take until I’ve exhausted my options and then he got almost aggressive when I asked if there were any alternatives. I was hesitant to ask him questions because I honestly wanted the session to be over. He was not personable, he interrupted me quite rudely, was almost condescending in the way he went about my concerns, research and suggestions. I immediately booked another psychiatrist right after the session because I came out of it feeling much worse than before.
October 4, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
The short time I had with Dr. Pell was unpleasant. Loud typing which was distracting and unhelpful. My situation required not only ongoing care but also a medical note for critical points in my life. Dismissive and not a good listener.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
My experience with Dr. Pell was extremely pleasant. He was very personable, warm, and easy going. He listened without judgment and helped to create a regimen based off of my specific needs. I am very grateful for the experience.
June 26, 2024christobal R.Verified patientVideo visit
Compassionate Doctor that closely listens to get to a good diagnosis and prescription. Calming and comforting presence, would recommend!
April 12, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Great doctor!
March 27, 2024Ashley P.Verified patientVideo visit
I will NEVER be returning to Dr. Pell. He accidentally prescribed my medication twice in a month so my insurance would not cover it. I understand that mistakes happen but with my condition, I need my medications. If he cant even get that right, there's something seriously wrong.
January 10, 2024Eric J.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pell was super helpful answering some of my questions about ADHD, explained what treatment I would do and why very thoroughly. Very nice to chat with!
More than 1 year agoSydney S.Verified patientVideo visit
Thank you!!
September 8, 2023Alison L.Verified patientVideo visit
Friendly, knowledgeable, understood my concerns.
June 26, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
Doctor Pell is a great listener and his bedside manner was impeccable. He worked with me on my prescription to find something that would be beneficial to me as well as something that we can check in on in the future to make sure it is workinimproperly. I look forward to speaking with him again and keeping him on as my doctor of choice for the foreseeable future.
June 13, 2023Darien H.Verified patientVideo visit
Phenomenal provider. Dr. Pell was friendly, made me feel comfortable, and validated all of my concerns. He made sure to meet all of my needs. So happy to have found him for care.
May 9, 2023Valerie M.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr.Pell was very thorough, friendly and easy to talk to, his staff are very responsive and efficient. I had an issue with the intake forms and they rectified right away through text.
May 5, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
Felt super comfortable!!!!!
March 31, 2023Gabrielle M.Verified patientVideo visit
World class service. Highly recommended :)
February 28, 2023Michael T.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pell is very competent, kind and patient. I saw him via video chat this morning and he was very thorough in his questioning and considered all avenues before reaching a conclusion on the best course of action. I’d highly recommend him as he’s easy to talk to, has a kind demeanor and clearly well versed.
February 21, 2023Daniel N.Verified patientVideo visit
It was fine, I guess. during the session he asked me for all of the answers to intake docs I did then when I asked him why he was since I answered them, he said something to the effect of well if you put the info on the form we wouldn't need to do this now in a very rude way. I knew I did it, there might have been a technical issue but he made me feel like an idiot over it.
secondly, I've taken dozens of medications over my life and honestly don't remember all the details. he was questioning me and picking at everything I said medication wise and it felt like he was vetting me for drug seeking behavior. which I fully understand and appreciate it, but I didn't really like being treated like a liar and a criminal.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
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More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Nice bedside manner, nonjudgmental, very helpful.
November 28, 2022Initials hiddenVideo visit
Big fan of Brian!
We had a virtual call and he was lovely. He listened to me, made me feel very comfortable as well as valued. I will continue to see him for my care and would recommend him.
November 17, 2022Sarah W.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pell is very personable. He makes one feel at ease. He is down to earth and friendly. He is also focused and efficient. I felt better just for talking with him.
September 19, 2022Miriam M.Verified patientVideo visit
Great experience - honest, smart enough to immediately find flaws in my current treatment plan and make adjustments that seem to be helping. Recommended
August 29, 2022Samuel S.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Pell was fantastic and I appreciated him taking the time to listen and work with me on a strategy to deal with the issues I'm dealing with. Thanks!
August 25, 2022Initials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Pell provided some helpful insight into what might be some good next steps to take. He was easy to talk to. Will be seeing him again.
August 4, 2022Initials hiddenVideo visit
April 20, 2026Joyce R.Verified patientVideo visit
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April 3, 2026Brendamarie A.Verified patientVideo visit
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Pell?
Generally, Dr. Brian Pell has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Pell's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Brian Pell accepting new patients?
Dr. Brian Pell generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Pell's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Brian Pell accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Pell online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Pell using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Brian Pell work with?
Dr. Brian Pell works with NYC Psychiatric Associates.
Where is Dr. Brian Pell's office located?
Dr. Brian Pell has 3 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Pell's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Brian Pell?
Dr. Brian Pell frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Prescription / Refill, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Brian Pell on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Brian Pell speak?
Dr. Brian Pell speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Brian Pell in reviews?
222 patients have reviewed Dr. Brian Pell. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.68/5. They have a 4.7/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.77/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.