Christopher Pagnani, MD, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Christopher Pagnani, MD

(He/Him/His)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 22 days ago
15 years in practice

Medical Director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates: A private practice of 25 Psychiatrists, NPs and Therapists. Philadelphia & all of PA, NJ, NY, DE.

Dr. Pagnani is the Medical Director and founder of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, an Instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital for the Department of Psychiatry and he supervises resident physicians in Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson Hospital. The 25 providers at "RPA" are generally able to see patients within 1-2 weeks, and have a focus on student mental health and Adult Psychiatry. His practice treats anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and substance use disorders. In-office and Virtual Telehealth appointments, with offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Paoli & Center Valley, PA, Manhattan, NY, Wilmington, DE, Collingswood, NJ & Delray Beach, FL. In addition to Medication Management and Psychiatric Evaluations, we also can provide full neuropsychological evaluations for accommodations at work and school, for ADHD, Autism and other Neurodivergence. We pride ourselves in thorough, evidenced-based, conscientious and holistic care. We will evaluate the whole individual, and make recommendations not only related to medication management (if indicated), but also diet, exercise, supplements, meditation/ yoga and general medicine as well.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
LGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am 3:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Grief and Loss
  • Hoarding
  • Insomnia
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Medication Concerns
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Medication Management
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Behavior Modification
  • Couples Therapy

Treatments

  • Behavior Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Systematic Desensitization
  • Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
  • Long-acting injectables
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Anger Management
  • Medication Management

Location 1 of 8

  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Pittsburgh

    Office Building

    301 Grant Streetste 270Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Center Valley

    Office Building

    3477 Corporate ParkwaySTE 100Center Valley, PA 18034

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Wide doorway
    • Step-free entry
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Wilmington

    Office Building

    1000 North West Streetste 1200Wilmington, DE 19801

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Collingswood

    Office Building

    915 Haddon AvenueFirst FLCollingswood, NJ 08103

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Manhattan

    5 Penn Plazafl 23New York, NY 10016

    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Delray Beach

    Office Building

    1615 South Congress Avenueste 103Delray Beach, FL 33445

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Wide doorway
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Flat path to the front door
  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Philadelphia

    Office Building

    1528 Walnut Streetste 1414Philadelphia, PA 19102

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Wide doorway
    • Step-free entry
    • Service animals allowed
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Elevators

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
    • Wide entry to clinician space
  • Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates

    Office Building

    30 South Valley Roadste 101Paoli, PA 19301

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Wide doorway
    • Service animals allowed
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Elevators

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
    • Wide entry to clinician space

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $450per session

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Single case agreement

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • Physician - MD

    Medical Board of Pennsylvania

    MD444562, Pennsylvania

  • Physician - MD

    Medical Board of New Jersey

    25MA09438700, New Jersey

  • Physician - MD

    Medical Board of New York

    309760, New York

  • Physician - MD

    Medical Board of Delaware

    C1-0024229, Delaware

Certificates

  • Board Certified since 2012

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education

  • Jefferson Medical College

    MD (Doctor of Medicine), 2008

    Jefferson Medical College (2008) for Medical Degree and Psychiatric Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital (2012)

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