Dr. Derek Berberian, MD

Dr. Derek Berberian, MD

Psychiatrist

At a glance

4.62 stars (146 reviews)
92% are satisfied with this provider ·
Works at North Jersey Health & Wellness
Speaks English
Offers appointments for children and teens
Accommodating office and services for children of all ages
4.62
146 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.7

Recent reviews

Really great appointment. No wait time at all and the doctor was very nice. He listened to me and made me feel like everything will be okay. I wasn’t rushed at all and he really cared a lot about helping me. Will recommend him to others
Verified patient
Thorough, systematic and knowledgeable. Left feeling like I had a treatment plan and steps to diagnosis. Will be back.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Anxiety disorders
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Bipolar disorder
Depression

More about Dr. Derek Berberian, MD

**WE ARE OUT OF NETWORK** Derek Berberian, MD is originally from Upper Saddle River, NJ and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Berberian completed his residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and maintains clinical affiliations with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Holy Name Hospital and Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Berberian's focus includes the adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Dr. Berberian has extensive experience working with Veterans and helping patients to cope with post combat trauma. His clinical interests include anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, weight loss, smoking-cessation, movement disorders, neuropathies, headaches and addiction psychiatry. In addition, he performs outpatient bariatric screening, biofeedback, neurofeedback and EEG evaluation. Dr. Berberian is very involved in serving his community both in the local school districts as well as nursing homes. Outside of the practice of medicine, Dr. Berberian enjoys spending time with his family, and is an avid golfer, NY Giants Fan and Syracuse Orange Fan.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Residency in Psychiatry
Syracuse University (Bachelor’s)

Practice

North Jersey Health & Wellness

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1346597200

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.62
Wait time
4.69
Bedside manner
4.65
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Amazing doctor. Been seeing him for a few months and have never seen anyone better. His assistant, Ana, is also amazing.
Great Doctor. Asked lots of relevant questions to my situation and developed a plan for me. Looking forward to my follow up.
Thorough, systematic and knowledgeable. Left feeling like I had a treatment plan and steps to diagnosis. Will be back.
Our visit with Dr. Berberian was very informative. We feel he is highly qualified, compassionate, and attentive.
Dr. Berberian was very nice and very helpful. Very easy to talk to. Would absolutely recommend him to anybody!!!!!
Dr. Berberian is awesome! I hate going to doctors but he actually made me look forward to my next appointment!
Very pleasant to deal with. For once I feel at least somewhat hopeful that there are solutions to my issues.
Amazing! Very knowledgeable, informative, kind, and understanding. Left there with a clear plan.
Verified patient
Great first visit. Very informative and thorough in his plan of treatment. Very helpful.
I felt good about it, confident in the physician caring for my well-being.
Very polite, great listener, open minded, provide professional advice.
Greatest doctor ever, was very informative and staff was very pleasant.
Confident, professional, compassionate. Highly recommend Dr Berberian
Dr. Berberian was very prompt, courteous, and professional.
Fruitful, informative, motivating and profesional.
Really great appointment. No wait time at all and the doctor was very nice. He listened to me and made me feel like everything will be okay. I wasn’t rushed at all and he really cared a lot about helping me. Will recommend him to others
Verified patient
I liked him because he addressed all of my concerns without overmedicating me. I also appreciated that he is interested in natural solutions as well. Knowledgeable and compassionate man...and bonus? He’s kind of cute :)
Verified patient
Very informative
Verified patient
Dr. Berberian is a consummate professional and collaborated well with me throughout the evaluation. He was able to put me at ease without engaging in paternalistic medicine. An overall great experience.
I had great experience at this office. I scheduled my appointment last minute. Dr. Anderson is definitely the best psychiatrist I have seen. Most of the time I feel like the doctors I see really just want to get insurance money and don’t really care about their patients. Dr. Anderson is personable, very understanding and definitely knowledgeable. I felt like she actually cares about me feeling better. I would recommend this office for anyone looking for a psychiatrist. I didn’t feel like just another file. I look forward to following up.
Verified patient
I saw Kori the physicians assistant. I was very nervous about this visit for a number of reasons but the staff could not have been nicer. I mean these are just actual nice people who seem to enjoy being where they are. Additional to that surprise was how actually interested in me Kori was - this was not a “what are you in for okay bye” visit. Because of the questions she asked and the time she took she actually was able to determine a previous diagnosis i had received was incorrect. A diagnosis I had been struggling with for many years. She also didn’t speak down to me like a lot of doctors do. You are treated like a person here. I highly recommend. I wish I had been brave enough to go there years ago.
Verified patient
Today was my first visit with Dr. Berberian. I immediately felt comfortable with him and believe that treatment will work. I highly recommend him and this office.
He was exceedingly professional, yet friendly. I wasn't rushed and was clearly listened to... I have a unique situation and he was flexible in brainstorming solutions. The staff was friendly and helpful!
There was no appointment available.
Very to the point and specific.
First time visiting Ramsey office and was immediately treated with kindness and professionalism. A comprehensive evaluation is conducted by the Dr to gain a better understanding of the patients background and current challenges. I am looking forward to working with Dr. Berberian and his team. Thank you.
Verified patient
He's a terrific doctor!
Verified patient
This was a follow-up visit after my 1st visit. Very informational and good bedside manner. I appreciate that he goes down the list from my bloodwork even though I may not know some terms, he answers any questions I had about them. He also appreciate that he remembered my concerns about my insurance from my 1st visit.
I was treated in a professional manner. Staff was pleasant and I had no wait time. Dr. Berberian showed insight and critical thinking about my situation and together we came up with a plan of action. Very flexible. Would recommend to others.
Dr. Berberian was professional, personal, and had a genuine demeanor. We talked for about an hour and he talked me through options and the upcoming process. Very good vibes regarding this Dr. and his staff
Very helpful
I'm so happy that I chose to go to Dr. Berberian. He is very easy to talk to and approaches his patients holistically. He looks to get to the root of the problem, and is not just treating symptoms. I have never been to a psychiatrist that actually tested my blood, and was so glad that he did. I found out that my iron and vitamin D levels are very low, and am now taking supplements. Dr. B is quick to respond when I reach out to him, even responding to text messages. The most frustrating thing is being unable to get in touch with your own doctor! All around a great doctor, highly recommended.
I can honestly say the best experience I've ever had in a doctor's office. Dr. B made me feel very comfortable and very hopeful that things will get better. I am really looking forward to working with Dr. B.
Great dr.
very educational
Dr. Berberian made me feel comfortable the second I walked in the door. I have been in and out of doctors offices for the past 5 years and this was the first time I actually felt like the doctor cared. He listened to what my issues were and we worked together to find a solution. I highly recommend seeing him. Very friendly receptionist too! Thank you Zocdoc for helping me find him!
My appointment was ok, kind of hard to make an opinion on first visit as your just going through history and medication. I was under the impression that I wouldn't have to fill out more paperwork and insurance being I did this through zocdoc. But office didn't seem prepared, I will get a better opinion on my 2nd appointment.
Office was clean and a short walk from the bus I took from NYC. Staff was professional and helpful. Dr. Berberian was attentive/focused during our first meeting and was easy to talk to. Looking forward to the follow up visit.
Dr. Berberian is on top of his field. He is ready to solve problems, to help people. He is friendly, he has a sense of humor and he isn't in a rush. His multi-theoretical approach to patient care is complemented by pharmacological expertise. If you're looking for a doctor to help you find the right meds, or to make sure you're not on the wrong meds, while considering the health of both mind and body, as well as your quality of life, he's the doctor you are seeking. I look forward to being a patient of his for many years to come.
Dr. Berberian is by far the best psychiatrist and overall doctor that I have ever seen. He is caring, really listens and truly want to help you. He goes above and beyond for his patients and is ALWAYS available if you need him.
Dr. Berberian is an excellent doctor. He is very easy to connect with. So, you are immediately comfortable. What I continue to me most impressed by him is that he volunteered information for natural ways to treat my diagnosis. I had to "pull teeth" to get any semblance of a holistic approach from other doctors. Dr. Berberian is now weaning me off of the unnecessary medications that I was prescribed by my former doctor. It's going well. What's even better is that knowing that I can remain high-functioning with less medication is raising my self-esteem. Knowing this makes me feel like I can live my life to the fullest without a constant reminder of sickness. Thanks Dr. Berberian!
I was very impressed by how thorough Dr. Berberian is! He is an excellent physician who takes the time to get to know you and treat you holistically. It's obvious he really cares about his patients and spends the time to listen to you. He also addresses any nutritional deficiencies and other health conditions you have to treat the mind and body as a whole. I've seen several other psychiatrists in the past and he's definitely the best one and top of his field. He knows his stuff! I also felt comfortable enough to open up and tell him about emotions and problems in my life without being judged. In regards to medications, he will work with you to come up with a plan and find what works best. I plan to continue seeing him for the long run and highly recommend him.
A good friend of mine recommended Dr. Berberian and I'm so thrilled to have found him! Knowing that this was my first time in a mental health setting, he put my mind at ease and made me feel less anxious than I thought was possible in this new environment. He took into account all of my recent labs and thyroid/vitamin deficiency issues as well as my emotional and physical symptoms to develop a plan to move forward and get me back to living my life. It was incredibly helpful that he has a few appointments per month on Saturday and a lab down the hall. As someone working full-time in Manhattan, it was absolutely worth the travel. He was warm, caring, knowledgeable, and down to earth. I look forward to continuing our work together.
Dr. Berberian is very attentive and made me feel very comfortable. He put me on the right medication right away and he cares for his patients very much! My favorite doctor to date.
I have no words to describe how incredible Dr. Berberian is! He took a lot of time getting to know my history both physically and mentally. He also listened to my needs while balancing them with his professional opinions. He had plans for each of my medical issues and then even had a plan B in case certain medicines dont work. Also, he has several hand picked therapists, a nutritionist, an estitition, and theres even a lab down the hall. This was exactly the kind of psychiatrist I always wanted but could never find. He even offered to give me his cell to call or text with questions anytime! I was so impressed that I made an appt. For my husband before the session even ended. Do not look any further than Dr. Berberian and his Dynasty of professionals!
He took the time to listen and understand me and talked to me and also provided other references to help me reach my ultimate goal to try to get better
I'm literally blown away by him he's very on top of things just the whole experience from start to finish was very easy and calming I'm a very anxious person to begin with and I did not feel anxious while there at all his bedside manner is amazing he wants each patient to feel like their the only one he's caring for. I recommend med Dr. Berberian for anything and everything
I had a great experience. Dr. Berberian was kind and patient. He took the time to listen to my full history of the problems and made the extra effort to investigate my symptoms in order to provide me with a proper lead in my diagnosis.
Doctor Berberian was great! I immediately felt comfortable and he explained every part of the process extremely well. I loved how he listed options and the rationale behind each one. I am looking forward to my next visit!
Finally! I'm not exaggerating when I say that I've been looking for the right psychiatrist and/or therapist for years. At last I've found that with Dr. Berberian and his staff. Dr. Berberian takes a dual approach, considering both the medical health of his patients as well as underlying psychological issues. This was perfect for me, and after just a few visits, I'm feeling much better after some changes to medications and addressing treatable medical issues the doctor identified through a blood test. Meanwhile, I'm seeing a great therapist on the Dr's staff for talk therapy. Dr. Berberian's office is well-managed, up to date with technology, and prompt to respond to concerns and questions by phone or email. Ana, the office manager, takes care of everything promptly and with a smile. Dr. Berberian is kind, smart, and takes the time to really understand your situation before shoving a prescription at you. He's knowledgeable about traditional and more alternative medicines, but I didn't feel that any approach was being forced on me; he is interested to know what the patient feels most comfortable with. Finally, the doctor was great at helping me understand insurance questions since he's out of my network, and together we developed a plan and schedule that would work for me in terms of my insurance coverage.
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Derek Berberian work with?

Dr. Derek Berberian works with North Jersey Health & Wellness.

Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Berberian have?

Dr. Derek Berberian is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Derek Berberian?

Dr. Derek Berberian frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Derek Berberian on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Derek Berberian speak?

Dr. Derek Berberian speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Derek Berberian in reviews?

146 patients have reviewed Dr. Derek Berberian. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.62/5. They have a 4.65/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.69/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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