Our ped prescribed entry-level ADHD meds until we could find a psychiatrist. Both of ours see providers through Inova Kellar, and I did not find the waiting list too onerous, nothing that couldn't be bridged through with a ped filling an existing prescription. We did not pick the specific provider, and our children are currently seeing two different child psychiatrists. We've generally been happy with the care, and one of our kids was awful to find the right medication for. The Kellar Center is at Jermantown and 50 near Waples Mill, and it takes us about 15 minutes to get there from Vienna.

Anonymous wrote:Our Psychiatrist has retired and referred us to one in Gaithersburg (we live in Vienna). This is not workable with DC traffic.

I am trying to find one locally who accepts our insurance. The situation has been quite stable -- same meds for a year. Would it be ok to ask the pediatrician? Or should I just bite the bullet at pay out of pocket for the Dr?

(DD runs out of the Adderall next weekend).

. DC has always gone to a pediatric neurologist for his medications.

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Anonymous wrote:Have Blue Cross Fed, Georgetown takes it, and they have psychiatrists. We were able to get in straight away. With just a simple search for a preferred provider I got a list of 453 psychiatrist 25 miles from Rockville, and around 40 child psychiatrists. Now for psychologist, that is a bit harder, but still found some awesome ones that take our insurance.

Unfortunately, their child psychiatry clinic is not taking new patients and does not keep a waiting list . How long ago did you start receiving care from Georgetown?

It was years ago with them. (6 years ago, I think) I wasn't happy with them, their psychiatrist kept upping meds on DS all the time and wouldn't listen to me that ds was not himself, and kept saying no he is just now himself on meds really? DS also has insane anxiety, and became unhinged on Prozac that she kept upping. And while I am an immigrant myself and have nothing against anyone, DS and I could barely understand her. She was an Asian woman with extremely heavy accent. I thought it was just me since I have a hearing impairment but DS(8th grade at the time) said he sits with her, can't understand her either and she did therapy too, and he just nods. There is another great clinic in Gaithersbrug, but they also had waiting lists at the time. I got lucky just by calling one by one, and kind of seeing for myself. I admit it is a trial and error type of Dr search. Co pay is $25 but it is worth it. Since then I found a private practice in Gaithersburg and both my kids see this one Dr, he is meds prescribing and then they have a therapist in Columbia. So, I admit it is not 2 miles from us either, but I only went like 5 names on BCBS list and this guy seemed to work. He would not prescribe ADHD meds without a full eval.

Can you please let me know what clinics/doctor's in Gaithersburg you found? TIA

I am so sorry, I can't remember the name and just googled to try and remember. But, it was five years ago and they had a long wait list, so I moved on. Maybe it was Potomac Grove, they might have changed the name. Sorry!

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Anonymous wrote:Have Blue Cross Fed, Georgetown takes it, and they have psychiatrists. We were able to get in straight away. With just a simple search for a preferred provider I got a list of 453 psychiatrist 25 miles from Rockville, and around 40 child psychiatrists. Now for psychologist, that is a bit harder, but still found some awesome ones that take our insurance.

Unfortunately, their child psychiatry clinic is not taking new patients and does not keep a waiting list . How long ago did you start receiving care from Georgetown?

It was years ago with them. (6 years ago, I think) I wasn't happy with them, their psychiatrist kept upping meds on DS all the time and wouldn't listen to me that ds was not himself, and kept saying no he is just now himself on meds really? DS also has insane anxiety, and became unhinged on Prozac that she kept upping. And while I am an immigrant myself and have nothing against anyone, DS and I could barely understand her. She was an Asian woman with extremely heavy accent. I thought it was just me since I have a hearing impairment but DS(8th grade at the time) said he sits with her, can't understand her either and she did therapy too, and he just nods. There is another great clinic in Gaithersbrug, but they also had waiting lists at the time. I got lucky just by calling one by one, and kind of seeing for myself. I admit it is a trial and error type of Dr search. Co pay is $25 but it is worth it. Since then I found a private practice in Gaithersburg and both my kids see this one Dr, he is meds prescribing and then they have a therapist in Columbia. So, I admit it is not 2 miles from us either, but I only went like 5 names on BCBS list and this guy seemed to work. He would not prescribe ADHD meds without a full eval.

Can you please let me know what clinics/doctor's in Gaithersburg you found? TIA

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Anonymous wrote:Have Blue Cross Fed, Georgetown takes it, and they have psychiatrists. We were able to get in straight away. With just a simple search for a preferred provider I got a list of 453 psychiatrist 25 miles from Rockville, and around 40 child psychiatrists. Now for psychologist, that is a bit harder, but still found some awesome ones that take our insurance.

Unfortunately, their child psychiatry clinic is not taking new patients and does not keep a waiting list . How long ago did you start receiving care from Georgetown?

It was years ago with them. (6 years ago, I think) I wasn't happy with them, their psychiatrist kept upping meds on DS all the time and wouldn't listen to me that ds was not himself, and kept saying no he is just now himself on meds really? DS also has insane anxiety, and became unhinged on Prozac that she kept upping. And while I am an immigrant myself and have nothing against anyone, DS and I could barely understand her. She was an Asian woman with extremely heavy accent. I thought it was just me since I have a hearing impairment but DS(8th grade at the time) said he sits with her, can't understand her either and she did therapy too, and he just nods. There is another great clinic in Gaithersbrug, but they also had waiting lists at the time. I got lucky just by calling one by one, and kind of seeing for myself. I admit it is a trial and error type of Dr search. Co pay is $25 but it is worth it. Since then I found a private practice in Gaithersburg and both my kids see this one Dr, he is meds prescribing and then they have a therapist in Columbia. So, I admit it is not 2 miles from us either, but I only went like 5 names on BCBS list and this guy seemed to work. He would not prescribe ADHD meds without a full eval.

Anonymous wrote:Have Blue Cross Fed, Georgetown takes it, and they have psychiatrists. We were able to get in straight away. With just a simple search for a preferred provider I got a list of 453 psychiatrist 25 miles from Rockville, and around 40 child psychiatrists. Now for psychologist, that is a bit harder, but still found some awesome ones that take our insurance.

Unfortunately, their child psychiatry clinic is not taking new patients and does not keep a waiting list . How long ago did you start receiving care from Georgetown?

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. I was able to find someone but, we will have a 10 day gap in meds. Trying to find out if the pediatrician will help.

You found a psychiatrist that takes insurance? If so, can you please share the name. I really hope your pediatrician can help you out with the prescription.

Ton of psychiatrists take insurance. In fact we never had a psychiatrist that didn't take our insouciance and DS had issue since 4 years old.

Can you please some names for the all the psychiatrists you know in the D.C. metro area that take insurance? This would really help a lot of us.

I mean I could but I just pull up a list on my BCBS FED, find a provider, and there are so many, including all of Georgetown hospital ones.

Have Blue Cross Fed, Georgetown takes it, and they have psychiatrists. We were able to get in straight away. With just a simple search for a preferred provider I got a list of 453 psychiatrist 25 miles from Rockville, and around 40 child psychiatrists. Now for psychologist, that is a bit harder, but still found some awesome ones that take our insurance.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. I was able to find someone but, we will have a 10 day gap in meds. Trying to find out if the pediatrician will help.

You found a psychiatrist that takes insurance? If so, can you please share the name. I really hope your pediatrician can help you out with the prescription.

Ton of psychiatrists take insurance. In fact we never had a psychiatrist that didn't take our insouciance and DS had issue since 4 years old.

Can you please some names for the all the psychiatrists you know in the D.C. metro area that take insurance? This would really help a lot of us.

+1. Where are “ton of psychiatrists” who take insurance. Haven’t found one for adults or children.

I suspect that the pp who found “a ton” has specialized insurance like Tricare for military families.

Very few psychiatrists and psychologists take Tricare. Johns Hopkins does but for those who live in Northern VA, driving to Baltimore once per week for therapy is very challenging and a 20 minute med management visit can turn into an entire day when you factor in traffic, parking at Johns, dropping the child back school and driving to work We're thinking of moving to Maryland primarily to be able to access in-network mental health services.

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So, we have a new psychiatrist. This doctor seems to be more cognizant of issues of concern for a 16 yo girl, which is good.

She has the ADD meds now (sort of). She is also going to rework the antidepressants because the meds she was on can lead to weight gain.

DD has been upset about her weight, which has increased from about 125 to 145. Her diet is not bad, and she is active. Apparently, Abilify can do that.

Other good thing is the Dr is walking distance from the house.

So glad you found the right help. Do you mind sharing the name of the psychiatrist?

Hemanjani Gonchigar, MD.

I can not really give an evaluation yet.

Oh, and (not her fault), fining the prescription was a whole other story.