Dr. Michael Lesem, MD
Psychiatrist
4306 Yoakum Blvd, Suite 330, Houston, TX 77006
At a glance
4.73 stars (153 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 7 insurances
Aetna, Blue Choice Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Texas, Houston, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Michael Lesem, MD PA
4.73
153 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.5
Recent reviews
I highly recommend Dr. Lesem. Unlike psychiatrists that I've seen in the past, he actually took the time to talk to me and really listened. I feel like in his care, I will be ok again!
April 18, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem Doesn't treat you like a patient he teaches you how to understand your own mind, thoughts, feelings, emotions, and gives you the power to control them. He's amazing. Doug, who works at the front desk, is also awesome.
August 25, 2016Initials hidden
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
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
Hyperactivity and behavioral disorders
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Hyperactivity and behavioral disorders
Depression
More about Dr. Michael Lesem, MD
Dr. Michael Lesem,M.D., has been conducting clinical research since 1985. After completing a fellowship at NIH and several years conducting research at University of Texas - Houston, Dr. Lesem partnered with Dr. James Claghorn and created the Claghorn-Lesem Research Clinic. In 1993, he took the helm of CLRC as Owner/President and Medical Director. Dr. Lesem is board certified in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. Today, Dr. Lesem is focusing on his private practice and helping to serve the under-served Mental Health needs of Houston, TX.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Texas, Houston, Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas, Southwestern, Internship in Internal Medicine
University of Texas, Houston, Residency in Psychiatry
National Institute of Mental Health, Fellowship in Neuroendocrinology
Practice
Michael Lesem, MD PA
Affiliation
West Oaks Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Professional memberships
Harris County Medical Society
American Medical Association
Awards and publications
Chief Resident at University of Texas - Houston
Outstanding Student in Graduating Class of UT Houston (#1 of 150 Students)
"Rapid acute treatment of agitation in individuals with schizophrenia: multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled study of inhaled loxapine," British Journal of Psychiatry, 2011
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1871605998
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.48
Bedside manner
4.67
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153 reviews
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Dr. Lesem is SO understanding. I have already asked for another appointment with him. He has the kindest, concerned nature.
January 15, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem's staff are very courteous and his office is very clean and easy to find. I will definitely come back to see him.
More than 1 year agoCF
Dr. Lesem is a great Doctor. He took his time with me and listened. I would recommend him! He is extremely knowledgeable
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The wait time was long but I'm glad I stayed. He's a nice person and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed his professionalism.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great doctor and easy to converse with. He was very welcoming and found ways to relate to you. Highly recommend.
January 8, 2016Initials hidden
Dr Lesem is an excellent doctor with a wonderful bedside manner. I could not be happier with him as my doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Was a first time visit had to fill out paperwork. He knows my old Dr. So I was comfortable. Seems nice.
May 18, 2016Initials hidden
I felt Dr. Lesem to be very attentive and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend him. Thank you, BM
May 4, 2016Initials hidden
Great doctor, very understanding and nice. Does't make you waste your time. Would recommend him!
December 19, 2015Initials hidden
He's very cordial , easy to talk ,non judgemental . Made a lot of sense . Will be going back .
August 25, 2016Initials hidden
The doctor saw me right away and I was greeted by a friendly staff member. Great appointment.
More than 1 year agoJH
Very easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable. Made me feel so comfortable and understood
February 25, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem and I had a wonderful conversation and he addressed my needs. Highly recommend....
April 22, 2015Initials hidden
I found Dr. Lesem to be very easy to talk with and quite insightful. I would recommend him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I have seen Dr. Lesem for years and could not ask for a better doctor. Highly recommended.
More than 1 year agoAS
He was great I'm definitely coming back best Doctor I have ever seen very knowledgeable
September 30, 2015Initials hidden
Had a very good conversation with Dr. Lesem. He is a very understanding and nice doctor
September 22, 2015Initials hidden
Lesem is very easy to talk to. Engages in fun conversation. I enjoy my visits with him.
November 11, 2015Initials hidden
He was insensitive and judgmental. He has the personality and warmth of a dial tone.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very thorough and incitful with explanations to all of my questions and concerns
July 19, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem is an excellent professional with good insights right from the start.
September 1, 2015Initials hidden
Very honest, thorough, realistic, proper diagnosis first Tim by any Psych Dr.
December 3, 2015Initials hidden
My visit was great! I love that I was able to be comfortable and be myself.
July 1, 2015Initials hidden
He seemed to really care and took his time, rather than watch the clock.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great to talk with and very well regarded by patients and colleagues
February 12, 2016Initials hidden
I highly recommend Dr. Lesem. Unlike psychiatrists that I've seen in the past, he actually took the time to talk to me and really listened. I feel like in his care, I will be ok again!
April 18, 2017Initials hidden
First few visits were very good and I was very impressed by his knowledge and demeanor. However, as soon as my husband stopped accompanying me to my appointments, each visit was a nightmare. He would routinely show up late (which is understandable to a degree when you're the first patient of the day) but when he started telling me that I have no friends, that I won't get a job, that I won't be successful I realized I needed to try to find another doctor. I have a small, tight-knit group of friends and he assumes to know the events in my life without allowing me to say more than one or two sentences before he cuts me off and berating me. Literally nothing I said would go without him using it to pummel my self-esteem into the ground. I talk about school, he tells me that if I report a professor who isn't doing their job and not showing up that I'll be shunned and never get a job (even though he wouldn't let me finish and explain that the professor had already been let go). I talk about my internship and somehow he uses that into telling me that I shouldn't work there and I was stupid for not going to a higher ranked school in a different state (even though I chose the school I'm going to because the job market in Houston is booming and I will have no student loans upon graduation). Basically, it's become something I have to endure. He put me on Effexor which isn't something you can just stop taking (unless you want major withdrawal symptoms) so I have to keep going to get the prescription refilled. I've finally had enough and I'm looking for another doctor that will actually listen to me and evaluate how I'm doing on the medications I've been prescribed.
August 30, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem Doesn't treat you like a patient he teaches you how to understand your own mind, thoughts, feelings, emotions, and gives you the power to control them. He's amazing. Doug, who works at the front desk, is also awesome.
August 25, 2016Initials hidden
All in all a good experience
July 14, 2016Initials hidden
Easy to talk to and he really makes you feel comfortable. He is very thorough and explains things in detail to you. instead of talking at you he talks with you and that makes a world of a difference for me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lesem is absolutely wonderful. He is very professional, while compassionate and relaxed simultaneously. Cares about his patients and a great listener. I always feel very comfortable and free of judgement while in our sessions. I would recommend him to anyone.
May 16, 2016Initials hidden
The office was un-professional. They had changed my appointment 3 times and then I still had to wait more than two hours. The Dr. seemed to not be concerned with my problems and only wanted to give me a prescription and get me out the door.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
His tone is about as comforting as static on radio and he has the personality of a potato. He is highly argumentative, to the point of being insulting, hurtful and unprofessional, and displays no empathy. Having any form of discussion with him is impossible, as he doesn't bother to listen to you. It's absolutely scary thinking of the possibility of his rude behavior triggering a sensitive person.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lesem was kind, informative and truly understands mental illness and disorders. He wants the best for his patients which is shown thru his incredibly warm bedside manner.
February 17, 2016Initials hidden
He was very attentive and I really appreciate the fact that he took the time to listen to and remedy my problems. With my previous psychiatrist, I spoke to him once for maybe 30 minutes (being generous) then every visit afterwards I had to talk to a nurse practitioner yet I was still charged the full office visit to see him. With Dr. Lesem, he guaranteed me that I would only be talking with him and I felt that I could talk to him freely without judgement. He even made me feel better about my deficits!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Saw Dr. Lesem for the first time. Great bedside manner. Very knowledge about medications. Took a lengthy history and from that provided medication that he thought would work. Went away feeling I had just met a really competent physician but also really nice guy.
January 25, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem was excellent!! I can't stop raving about him to my friends and family. He made me feel cared for and safe talking about what I felt I needed help with. He has a great sense of humor and will get to know you before sticking a prescription in your hand and yelling "next!" like most doctors now. From what I can tell he is very dedicated to taking care of his patients and wants to help the best he can. The doctors office on Yoakum very small, it is a little smaller than a utility apartment. I went to see Dr. Lesem for ADHD and he asked a ton of questions about my medical and emotional history to get a feel for if he thought I had ADHD or something else inhibiting my ability to stay on task. He is an amazing doctor and if you have struggled with any type of psychological issue(s) I would absolutely suggest you see him as soon as you can. I have been struggling for at least 15 years and have seen plenty of head doctors but none compare to Dr. Lesem. Oh! Not sure if I noted this, he has a fun sense of humor if that is something you look for in a Doctor.
February 1, 2016Initials hidden
He spent a lot of time getting to know me and my history. It made me feel like he was as invested in my treatment as I am. I would definitely recommend him.
January 22, 2016Initials hidden
He is the best psychiatrist ever!
January 5, 2016Initials hidden
He is very perceptive, knowledgeable and genuine in his desire to help his patients get well. I am very happy to be a patient of Dr. Lesem, I know I can trust him to do the right thing for my care and well being.
December 1, 2015Initials hidden
Awesome doctor and guy!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Douglas, the Office Manager is extremely organized and informative. I was very appreciative of the calendar invite sent to me via email.
Doctor Lesem is very kind and makes you feel comfortable. This was very important to me as this was my first appointment. He made me feel at ease and never as if he was judging me when discussing personal topics. He took the time to ask me questions and explain different options for treatment, but most importantly the reasons why. I was very pleased and would recommend anyone to see him if you're looking for a physician who is passionate about helping his patients.
November 12, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem was friendly, and intelligent. His ability to make you feel comfortable during the session is impressive; I'd gladly recommend him to anyone.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very smart guy!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He is wonderful.
September 25, 2015Initials hidden
Very professional and kind man.
October 7, 2015Initials hidden
As a long-time patient, I have come to rely on Dr. Lesem's professionalism, patience, observational skills, and depth of knowledge. He is easy to talk to and seems to genuinely care about the well-being of his patients. In this most recent appointment, he offered both reassurance and invaluable advice. The wait time was less than 10 minutes.
October 3, 2015Initials hidden
This doctor is AWESOME! He explained a lot and is very detailed.
Love the atmosphere of his office/study. Its very warm and welcoming along with his personality. I think I will soon be back on track with my health!
August 21, 2015Initials hidden
He knows things, however he has a hard time understanding human behavior and relating it to a mental illness if the diagnosis is not extremely obvious. He would ask me where is my common sense when I do the things I do, which is offensive, because that is why I'm there, because I have a mental problem, he took me out of his practice because he said he did not know what to do with me, after just one visit and one emergency visit to the hospital, he just took all his responsibility off of me. I guess he just wants patience that would take their meds and shut up, if their illness complicates their and his life, then he just takes them out of his practice, which makes me doubt he really wants to help anyone.
August 4, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Lesem was very patient and knowledgeable about what I was dealing with and made me feel at ease that he could get me better.
August 29, 2015Initials hidden
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Which hospital is Dr. Michael Lesem affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Lesem is affiliated with West Oaks Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Michael Lesem work with?
Dr. Michael Lesem works with Michael Lesem, MD PA.
Where is Dr. Michael Lesem's office located?
Dr. Michael Lesem's office is located at 4306 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, TX 77006.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Lesem have?
Dr. Michael Lesem is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Lesem?
Dr. Michael Lesem frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Lesem on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Michael Lesem speak?
Dr. Michael Lesem speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Michael Lesem in reviews?
153 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Lesem. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.48/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.