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Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD

Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Houston, TX and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1964. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

19 Briar Hollow Ln Ste 102 Houston, TX 77027
Telehealth available

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Dr. Pesikoff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pesikoff

3.1
39 ratings, 24 with a written review
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Most in my family have been a patient of Dr. Pesikoff at one time or another beginning in the 80's. He is my Dr currently. Wouldn't go to anyone else
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laura – Oct 08, 2023
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Excellent psychiatrist
My son has been seeing Dr Pesikoff regularly for the past 5 years. His case is not the easiest but I only have good things to say about him. Under his care my son has made good progress. Dr Pesikoff is extremely knowledgeable, well known in his field. His staff is not the warmest but they are fast and efficient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Apr 19, 2023
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He was not supportive of my needs
Pr. P has not been supportive of my psychological well being. I know myself better than anyone. he may have been practicing for decades, but if you do not support the patient. i plan to leave his practice. His NP was much more supportive to my needs. I do not want to feel suicidal ever again, and I may because he refused to support me in my needs.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 12, 2022
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He is very current with psychiatric issues. He explains them in a way that any layman can understand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jennifer Sala – Sep 01, 2021
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Great Place for the medical treatment you need.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Erik – Jul 06, 2021
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Great Staff! And my last phone appointment with Dr. P himself was actually a fun conversation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sheila – Jun 17, 2020
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Staff is very kind and there is not a long wait for appt. Dr. Pesikoff and his staff of Physician Assistants are professional and I feel, want to do the best for their patients. I have always received refills and call backs FAST. I am thankful to be cared for by this office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2020
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I've been a patient of Dr. Pesikoff since the early 2000s. He's a superior psychiatrist, very highly respected, very responsive, has more than forty years' experience, and has a highly professional and cordial staff. I'm very, very pleased and have no criticism whatsoever.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 19, 2019
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Great Doctor
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 16, 2019
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Dr. Pesikoff saved my life. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child when my family lived in Houston. We went through multiple doctors and meds without success. Most of the doctors we saw were only interested in using meds to make real changes. But Dr. Peskioff really helped us to understand what having ADHD meant for both me and my family. He taught us useful skills and coping strategies and helped me process my feelings. I am so grateful for everything he did for me. I’ve gone on to lead a successful life thanks to the work we did as a kid. I’m a college graduate, happily married, and running my own business. I wouldn’t be who I am today if it weren’t for this man.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Caitlin O. in San Francisco, CA – Jun 21, 2019
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We enjoyed the visit today
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cohen in Houston, TX – Feb 01, 2019
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Awful customer service. When requests are sent in it is always delayed. I have to call in to ask them to do it anyway. Today, I called in after sending the prescription through the portal and they said there was a message left for me in the portal that I had to make an appointment and that they are not allowed to call or email me to let me know. Not once have we seen Dr. Pesikoff. The receptionist is RUDE! Stay far away from this place.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 19, 2019
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Be aware - doctor and office manager centric (king and queen) vs patient centric. Don’t datebook have real patient issues.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Houston , TX – Dec 07, 2018
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The best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Houston, TX – Oct 27, 2018
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Dr. Pesikoff is absolutely the best Child Behavior specialist in Houston! He has done wonders with helping my son be more responsible and improve his overall behavior! Thanks Doc! Jim
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James in McPeak, TX – Oct 04, 2018
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My therapist referred Dr. Pesikoff, unfortunately he was not accepting new patients. I have been seeing NP Surya for about a year now. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and listens to what my concerns/issues/problems are. She always makes sure I'm taking the proper medication for exactly what I need. She truly cares about her patients. The staff is also very friendly and professional on the phone and during office visits. I would definitely recommend Surya to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jackie in Katy, TX – Aug 02, 2018
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Totally missed my ADHD in high school, said I was depressed, because I had never been good at sports. Put me on Prozac. Took a psychologist who had worked in the schools to put me through a full battery of tests and find the ADHD and give me proper treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mark – Jul 07, 2018
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I spent the better part of my youth in & out of "Psychiatric Treatment Facilities" aka Pill Farms.My parents ready to admit me at the 1st sign of emotions, I was a teen, we emote! Diagnosed with everything from Bipolar, to Manic Depression, with al the corresponding pills. Turns out, I have hypothyroidism & ADD. No one checked my thyroid, until Dr. Pesikoff. He was the only one to LISTEN. Together we found that Celebrex worked. It's been life changing. He gave me back my life. I'm so grateful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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H. L. Marek in Houston Texas – Mar 29, 2018
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I see one of the nurse practitioners at this office. She is very thorough in making sure I have what I need. She doesn't force different aspects of treatment, but rather listens to and respects my choice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alyssa Knight in Houston, Texas – Feb 13, 2018
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Horrible communication problems between office, doctors, pharmacies, & patients. Shady billing policies. Office manager is uncaring & doesn't listen to administrative-based concerns. NP Surya seems more like she's there to make money/push pills than to actually listen & help. They scheduled an appt without my consent and tried to make me pay $60 for a missed appt! When I called to discuss I was interrupted and rudely spoken to by the office manager. I am going away with more depression/anxiety!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2018
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Dr. Richard Pesikoff, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Houston, TX and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1964. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Pediatric Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York University

    Undergraduate School
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

  • Mt Sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1967
  • Kings County Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1965
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1964
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Child Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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  • Texas Top Doctors, 2004

  • Texas Top Doctors, 2001

  • Texas Top Doctors, 2002

  • Texas Top Doctors, 2003

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Office19 Briar Hollow Ln Ste 102 Houston, TX 77027
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