Summary

Karl Deisseroth is the D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard, his PhD from Stanford, and his MD from Stanford. He also completed postdoctoral training, medical internship, and adult psychiatry residency at Stanford, and he is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He continues as a practicing psychiatrist at Stanford with specialization in affective disorders and autism-spectrum disease, employing medications along with neural stimulation.

Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 26 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Stanford Hospitals And Clinics
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Karl Deisseroth

401 Quarry RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Palo Alto , CASan Jose , CASan Francisco , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: UC San Francisco Med School: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Faculty of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karl Deisseroth

  • Aetna
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Karl Deisseroth has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Karl Deisseroth has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Karl Deisseroth holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Stanford Hospitals And Clinics.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine and Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Karl Deisseroth's NPI number is 1902933310.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karl Deisseroth's office located?
Karl Deisseroth's office is located at 401 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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What languages does Karl Deisseroth speak?
Karl Deisseroth speaks Spanish and English.

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