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Dr. Richard Brent, MD

Dr. Richard Brent, MD

Psychiatrist
30 E 95th St, New York, NY
4.41
“The doctor was very professional he is a great listener he is highly intelligent and I felt very comfortable with him and this was my first visit. I will be seeing him again.”
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Overall rating

4.41

Average wait time

4.63

Bedside manner

4.47
“The doctor was very professional he is a great listener he is highly intelligent and I felt very comfortable with him and this was my first visit. I will be seeing him again.”
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“Dr. Brent is a compassionate and highly skilled medical professional. I am very grateful to have found him. My quality of life has greatly improved since I started seeing him. His hours are flexible, and he has been very understanding as far as billing goes. I highly recommend Dr. Brent to anybody who needs access to psychiatric care. He has an expansive knowledge of psychiatric conditions and a very deep and empathetic understanding of the best types of treatments based on the needs of individual patients.”
Liliana P.August 26, 2021Video visit

About Dr. Richard Brent

Clientele seen

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

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Richard Brent

Dr. Richard Brent combines psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Recently awarded Top Psychiatrist in New York for 2013-2014 by the Leading Physicians of the world, Dr. Richard Brent has over 29 years of experience in having excellent results while working with patients who have had some of the most challenging of problems. While past results obviously cannot be assurances, Dr. Brent is adept at customizing and optimizing his approach for the specific needs of the individual. This is brought about by his applying the same level of education and expertise that he brings to the prescribing of medication to choosing and personally providing the most effective form of psychotherapy for the problem and for the patient. Because of the critical importance of providing the best possible psychotherapy, Dr. Brent has made this an area of special interest and study. He has had many years of specialized training and experience in this area. Dr. Brent has developed a high level of expertise in the area of psychotherapy which is reflected in his clinical work. Dr. Brent currently teaches and supervises psychotherapy in several academic institutions. He holds the title of Assistant Clinical Professor at Weil Cornell, The New York Presbyterian Hospital and he is currently the director of supervision and student progression at The Psychotherapy Program of the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. Dr. Brent is also Board Certified in both Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis and has published several articles in the field. Dr. Brent’s expertise is quite diverse, whether the problem is related to stress reduction, couple or marital problems, LGBT issues, self-esteem problems or more serious problems like alcohol and drug abuse, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, he gives the same care and attention to every individual he works with.

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Popular visit reasons

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mood Swings
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Weight Loss Consultation
Worry
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mood Swings
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy

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Dr. Richard Brent, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Richard H Brent, M.D.
30 E 95th St, New York, NY 10128
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

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

Education and training

  • Medical School - Boston University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital (Internship)
  • Yale University, Fellowship in Psychiatry
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry
  • New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (Bachelor’s)

Professional memberships

  • New York County Medical Society
  • American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology

Awards and publications

  • Brent, R., “Psychosocial Variables in Dementia and Pseudodementia,” American Journal of Psychiatry, 136:1613, 1979.
  • Brent, R., and Flumm, G., “The Management of Idiopathic Chronic Pain: A Holistic Approach,” Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 26:429, 1981.
  • Brent R., and Kalman T., “Flephenazine Resistant Psychosis,” Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 26:118, 1981.
  • Brent, R. and Chodoff, C., “ECT as a Possible Treatment for SIADH: Case Report,” Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 43:73-4, 1982.
  • Top Psychiatrist 2019

NPI number

1760536635

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Where is Dr. Richard Brent's office located?

Dr. Richard Brent has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Brent's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Brent have?

Dr. Richard Brent 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. Richard Brent?

Dr. Richard Brent frequently sees patients for Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Brent on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Richard Brent speak?

Dr. Richard Brent speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Richard Brent in reviews?

130 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Brent. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.41/5. They have a 4.47/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.63/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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