What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“For the first time in a very, very long time i feel heard. I had a great experience with Dr Litman. He addressed all my issues!”
More than 1 year ago
“Dr Peter Litwin is the best Dr in his field. I have gone to him for a decade and he truly listens and cares. He works closely with his patients and helps them to explore coping mechanisms and provide proper medication management. Dr Litwin is always there for you, he is competent, compassionate and a highly skilled physician. Absolutely the best!”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Peter Litwin
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Peter Litwin
Dr. Peter Litwin, MD
Dr. Peter Litwin is an Adult Psychiatrist in New Jersey who has been practicing since 1995. He completed medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, after which he did his adult psychiatric residency at Albert Einstein.
Dr. Litwin offers all his clients support, hope, and education about their clinical issues. He also connects with them on a personal level, and truly appreciates their commitment to treatment. Dr. Litwin is accountable and reliable. His medication management skills have been honed over 30 years of clinical practice. Dr. Litwin practices entirely evidence-based medicine which emphasizes safety, tolerability, and results.
Outside of work, Dr. Litwin likes to engage in recreational activities just as much as he promotes this for his clients. Over the summer he spends most of his free time in or on the water - swimming in the ocean, sailing, or kayaking. Whenever possible he takes his bike everywhere. He also finds gardening relaxing. He is committed to making the world better and serves on his town's environmental commission. He also enjoys writing. He has published one book, Psychiatry Made Simple: Dr. Pete's Guide to Your Mental Health, and is currently working on three more.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Residency in Psychiatry
- New York Medical College, Fellowship in Psychiatry
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Yeshiva University (Internship)
- Yale University (Bachelor's)
Awards and publications
- Dr. Peter Litwin has published one book, Psychiatry Made Simple: Dr. Pete's Guide to Your Mental Health.
NPI number
1154452712
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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For the first time in a very, very long time i feel heard. I had a great experience with Dr Litman. He addressed all my issues!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr Peter Litwin is the best Dr in his field. I have gone to him for a decade and he truly listens and cares. He works closely with his patients and helps them to explore coping mechanisms and provide proper medication management. Dr Litwin is always there for you, he is competent, compassionate and a highly skilled physician. Absolutely the best!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr Peter Litwin understood my situation and found a program that will help navigate the challenges that i face and will overcome.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great doctor I would recommend
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr Litwin is an excellent psychiatrist. My loved one has a very complicated case which includes a traumatic brain injury component. Dr Litwin helped her and she felt heard by him. We wish him all the best.
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Litwin?
Generally, Dr. Peter Litwin has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Litwin's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Peter Litwin accepting new patients?
Dr. Peter Litwin generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Litwin's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Peter Litwin accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Litwin online?
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What practice does Dr. Peter Litwin work with?
Dr. Peter Litwin works with New Jersey Behavioral Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Peter Litwin?
Dr. Peter Litwin frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Peter Litwin on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Peter Litwin speak?
Dr. Peter Litwin speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Peter Litwin in reviews?
8 patients have reviewed Dr. Peter Litwin. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.