Summary

Dr. Biederman is Chief of the Clinical and Research Programs in Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Biederman is Board Certified in General and Child Psychiatry. He has been the recipient of the American Psychiatric Association Blanche Ittelson Award for Excellence in Child Psychiatric Research, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Charlotte Norbert Rieger Award for Scientific Achievement. He has been inducted into the CHADD Hall of Fame. Dr Biederman has also been selected every year since its inception into the The Best Doctors in America compilation of the best physicians in the country. In 2000, Dr. Biederman pioneered and established a Stanley Foundation Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital dedicated to the treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder.Dr. Biederman was the recipient of the 1998 NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist award. He was also the recipient of the 2002 NARSAD Senior Investigator award.Since 2002 Dr. Biederman has been Associate Editor and from 2005-2006 Deputy Editor for Child Psychiatry in Biological Psychiatry, ranked as the third most impactful scientific journal in Psychiatry. In 2005 Dr. Biederman was appointed Chair of the section on ADHD at the World Psychiatric Association. He was also recently selected by the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Awards committee as the recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Psychiatrist Award for Research. In 2007, Dr. Biederman received the Excellence in Research Award from the New England Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He was also awarded the Mentorship Award from the Department of Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital in September.In 2008, the American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry awarded him the William A. Schonfeld Award for outstanding achievement, excellence and dedication throughout his career in Psychiatry.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 55 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English, Chinese, French, Portuguese
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Biederman has 3 locations

Massachusetts General Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry

55 Fruit St Ste WACC8Boston, MA 02114
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Joseph Biederman, MDAlberta Abbuah, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NPDr. Kimberly Ford, MDDr. David Whitehouse, MD
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55 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English, Chinese, French, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MAAtlanta , GABoston , MA
Med School: Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De Medicina Med School: Regis College Med School: University of Miami School of Medicine Med School: Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Biederman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Biederman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Biederman has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acne
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Birth Control
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Eating Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Substance Abuse

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De Medicina in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Biederman's NPI number is 1619967304.

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Dr. Joseph Biederman's office is located at 55 Fruit St Ste WACC8, Boston, MA, 02114.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Biederman speak?
Dr. Joseph Biederman speaks Spanish, English, Chinese, French, and Portuguese.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Biederman affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Biederman is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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