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Dr. Joseph Fondriest, MD

Dr. Joseph Fondriest, MD

Psychiatrist
1670 Fishinger Rd, Ste 200, Upper Arlington, OH
4.88
“Dr. Fondriest is professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. He has helped me considerably with my attitude towards ongoing life issues, and insomnia. His staff is very kind and considerate also. Thank you to all concerned.”
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Available appointments

Today, Apr 4 – Fri, Apr 17
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

1.00
“Dr. Fondriest is professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. He has helped me considerably with my attitude towards ongoing life issues, and insomnia. His staff is very kind and considerate also. Thank you to all concerned.”
More than 1 year ago
“He is truly kind. He listens to his patients and cares for them, making every effort to find the right medication for each one. I've seen many psychiatrists, but I can confidently say he is the best doctor in my life.”
More than 1 year ago

About Dr. Joseph Fondriest

Focus areas

Alcoholism
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Eating Disorder
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Joseph Fondriest

Dr. Joseph Fondriest completed his psychiatry residency at Summa Health and Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where he served as chief resident and psychiatry representative for the resident staff council. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and earned his bachelor's degree with a minor in computer science from Miami University. He specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and personality disorders. Dr. Fondriest places a strong emphasis on listening closely to patients and utilizes a team-based approach to mental healthcare, working collaboratively with patients and their therapists. He treats adults aged 18 to 64.

In-network insurances

  • Sana
  • Centivo
  • Magellan Health

More information on payments and coverage

During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Dr. Joseph Fondriest, MD also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Ohio
1670 Fishinger Rd, Ste 200, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - Northeast Ohio Medical University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Summa Health, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Residency in Psychiatry
  • Miami University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1447783154

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
1.00
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33 reviews
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Great guy !! Thank you for listening and trying to help me. I can hardly wait to feel normal and not live daily with Anxiety.
This office is professional and thorough. I am very satisfied with the level of care received.
Dr. Fondriest was very helpful and gave me some encouragement and practical strategies
Great company LifeStance, even greater provider, Dr. Joseph Fondriest.
Listens
Dr. Fondriest is professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. He has helped me considerably with my attitude towards ongoing life issues, and insomnia. His staff is very kind and considerate also. Thank you to all concerned.
He is truly kind. He listens to his patients and cares for them, making every effort to find the right medication for each one. I've seen many psychiatrists, but I can confidently say he is the best doctor in my life.
Professional, caring and just awesome!
Tellahealth appointment was convenient and fun.
I love Dr Fondriest. He really understands me! He’s bright, cheerful and my concerns are his concerns. He listens attentively, he responds with appropriate ideas and he loves life!
I had to manually enable microphone and camera access in my iOS settings for Safari in order for it to work. Some people may struggle with finding those settings. The quality of the call was great though.
We are very pleased with Dr. Fondriest; as he is a very compassionate and knowledgable provider. We highly recommend him for mental health care services.
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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. Joseph Fondriest accepting new patients?

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Where is Dr. Joseph Fondriest's office located?

Dr. Joseph Fondriest has 2 office locations in Upper Arlington, view full addresses on Dr. Fondriest's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joseph Fondriest?

Dr. Joseph Fondriest frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joseph Fondriest on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Joseph Fondriest speak?

Dr. Joseph Fondriest speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Joseph Fondriest in reviews?

33 patients have reviewed Dr. Joseph Fondriest. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 1/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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