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Dr. Paula Bu, MD

Dr. Paula Bu, MD

Psychiatrist
1528 Walnut St, Ste 1414, Philadelphia, PA
INSURANCE NOT ACCEPTED. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE. 48 BUSINESS HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY IN PLACE. WE ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, SUICIDE ATTEMPTS OR PSYCHOSIS AT THIS TIME. Dr. Paula Bu is a Board Certified adult psychiatrist who treats psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder and PTSD. In addition to medication management, she is available for psychotherapy. She incorporates multiple modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to provide individualized treatment. She can collaborate with your existing therapist if your need at this time is primarily medication management. She works with those struggling with work-life balance, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. She also has significant experience treating college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. She has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals in gynecologic oncology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and psychiatry, and has presented her work nationally. She supervises Psychiatry resident physicians at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bu graduated from Harvard College with High Honors in the Comparative Study of Religion. She received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University with a certificate in clinical translational research. She completed her Adult Psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. She received additional psychotherapy training through the Preparatory Program in Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychotherapy at the New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, America’s oldest psychoanalytic organization. Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Resident Physician Supervisor at The University of Pennsylvania. Licensed Physician and Surgeon in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
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About Dr. Paula Bu

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
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Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

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Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Paula Bu

INSURANCE NOT ACCEPTED. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE. 48 BUSINESS HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY IN PLACE. WE ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, SUICIDE ATTEMPTS OR PSYCHOSIS AT THIS TIME. Dr. Paula Bu is a Board Certified adult psychiatrist who treats psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder and PTSD. In addition to medication management, she is available for psychotherapy. She incorporates multiple modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to provide individualized treatment. She can collaborate with your existing therapist if your need at this time is primarily medication management. She works with those struggling with work-life balance, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. She also has significant experience treating college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. She has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals in gynecologic oncology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and psychiatry, and has presented her work nationally. She supervises Psychiatry resident physicians at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bu graduated from Harvard College with High Honors in the Comparative Study of Religion. She received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University with a certificate in clinical translational research. She completed her Adult Psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. She received additional psychotherapy training through the Preparatory Program in Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychotherapy at the New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, America’s oldest psychoanalytic organization. Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Resident Physician Supervisor at The University of Pennsylvania. Licensed Physician and Surgeon in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

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Initial session: $450 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 30 minutes

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    INSURANCE NOT DIRECTLY ACCEPTED. CREDIT CARD REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE. 48 BUSINESS HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY IN PLACE. Our practice will provide patients with a receipt that they can submit to their insurance company should they choose to do so (and if they have out of network benefits), but payment is required directly from the patient prior to all appointments. Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is not responsible for insurance companies reimbursing for visits.

    Popular visit reasons

    Agoraphobia
    Hoarding Disorder
    New Patient Visit
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Young Adult Issues
    Agoraphobia
    Hoarding Disorder
    New Patient Visit
    Psychiatry Consultation

    Office location

    Dr. Paula Bu, MD also offers online video visits for patients
    Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates
    1528 Walnut St, Ste 1414, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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    Education and background

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    Board certifications

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

    Education and training

    • Medical School - Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine
    • The Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry

    NPI number

    1366973125

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    Dr. Paula Bu has 4 office locations, including in Philadelphia, Collingswood, and Paoli, view full addresses on Dr. Bu's profile.

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    Dr. Paula Bu is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

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    Dr. Paula Bu frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paula Bu on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Paula Bu speak?

    Dr. Paula Bu speaks English.

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