Christopher Pagnani, MD
(He/Him/His)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist
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.
Practice hours (EST)
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
- Exposure Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Systematic Desensitization
- Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
- Long-acting injectables
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Anger Management
- Medication Management
- Mindfulness Training
Location 1 of 8
Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates - Pittsburgh
Office Building
301 Grant Streetste 270Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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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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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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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
Open mapAccommodations
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
Open mapAccommodations
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
Open mapAccommodations
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
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
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
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)