What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. Raymond Cho
Focus areas
Depression
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Schizophrenia
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Raymond Cho
Dr. Raymond Young-Jin Cho is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Houston Mind & Brain, where he specializes in helping adults with complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions — patients who have tried conventional treatments and are still searching for relief.
Dr. Cho earned his MD from the University of Toronto, completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Pittsburgh, and pursued doctoral research in cognitive neuroscience at Princeton University under Dr. Jonathan Cohen, a pioneer in prefrontal cortex function and computational psychiatry. He has held faculty positions at the University of Pittsburgh, UT Health Science Center at Houston, and Baylor College of Medicine, where he remains Professor of Psychiatry. He is a nationally recognized researcher with over 60 peer-reviewed publications and extensive NIH funding as Principal Investigator. He has been recognized with the NARSAD Independent Investigator Award and named a Houston Top Doctor.
At Houston Mind & Brain, Dr. Cho offers a full range of interventional and standard psychiatric services — TMS, Spravato (esketamine), ketamine therapy, medication management, cognitive testing, TBI rehabilitation, and therapy. Treatments are often combined for patients with complex needs, all coordinated by a single experienced team under one roof.
Dr. Cho takes time to understand each patient’s full history, explain every option clearly, and build a plan that is genuinely individualized. He welcomes self-referrals and physician referrals, including patients who have been told their condition is hard to treat. In-person and telehealth appointments available. Most major insurance plans accepted.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Starting care with a new psychiatrist can feel daunting, especially if you have had difficult experiences in the past or have been struggling for a long time. Here is what you can expect at Houston Mind & Brain.
Your first visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. We take the time to understand your full history — previous diagnoses, medications you have tried, what has helped and what has not, and what matters most to you in your care. We will not rush this conversation.
After your evaluation, we will explain our thinking clearly and discuss all of your options. We believe you should understand exactly what we are recommending and why. If advanced treatments like TMS, Spravato, or ketamine are appropriate for your situation, we will walk you through how they work, what to expect, and what the evidence shows. If standard medication management or therapy is the right starting point, we will tell you that too.
You will always have a point of contact on our team. Our staff is responsive, and we use a patient portal for communication, refills, and forms so that your requests are tracked and nothing falls through the cracks.
We work with adults who have complex needs, treatment-resistant conditions, and histories that require careful thought. If that describes you, you are in the right place.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our process begins with a thorough evaluation — typically 60 minutes — in which Dr. Cho reviews your full psychiatric and medical history, prior treatments, current symptoms, and personal goals. This evaluation may include cognitive or psychological assessments depending on your presentation.
From there, we develop an individualized treatment plan. For some patients this means optimizing medication management. For others it means pursuing interventional treatments such as TMS, Spravato, or ketamine therapy — often in combination. For patients interested in participating in clinical research, we may discuss active trials at our site.
Treatment is not static. We monitor outcomes, adjust plans based on your response, and stay in close communication throughout your care. Follow-up visits are structured around your specific needs, whether that means weekly TMS sessions, monthly medication checks, or ongoing therapy.
Our team coordinates all aspects of your care in one place. You will not be sent to multiple locations or passed between providers who do not communicate with each other. Everything happens at Houston Mind & Brain, with a single team that knows your history.
Dr. Raymond Cho is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $600 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $300 for 30 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
We offer sliding scale for TMS treatment.
Office location
Dr. Raymond Cho, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- The Methodist Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Pittsburgh, Residency in Psychiatry
- University of Toronto (Master's)
Awards and publications
- Fang, F., Godlewska, B., Cho, R.Y., Savitz, S.I., Selvaraj, S., Zhang, Y. (2022). Personalizing Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Precision Depression Treatment Based on Functional Brain Network Controllability and Optimal Control Analysis. Neuroimage. 260:119465. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2022.119465
- Ahsan, F., Chi, T., Cho, R.Y., Sheth, S.A., Goodman, W., Aazhang, B. (2022). EMvelop Stimulation: Minimally Invasive Deep Brain Stimulation using Temporally Interfering Electromagnetic Waves. Journal of Neural Engineering. 19(4). doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac7894
- Fang, F., Godlewska, B., Cho, R.Y., Savitz, S.I., Selvaraj, S., Zhang, Y (2022). Effects of Escitalopram Therapy on Functional Brain Controllability in Major Depressive Disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 310: 68-74.
NPI number
1700859238
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Which hospital is Dr. Raymond Cho affiliated with?
Dr. Raymond Cho is affiliated with The Methodist Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Raymond Cho work with?
Dr. Raymond Cho works with Houston Mind and Brain.
Where is Dr. Raymond Cho's office located?
Dr. Raymond Cho has 2 office locations in Houston, view full addresses on Dr. Cho's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raymond Cho have?
Dr. Raymond Cho is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Raymond Cho?
Dr. Raymond Cho frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Raymond Cho on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Raymond Cho speak?
Dr. Raymond Cho speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Raymond Cho in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Raymond Cho. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.