What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.97
Average wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.99
“Great doctor, highly recommend. As others have stated, once you go to Dr. Fisher, the search for the right psychiatrist is complete. Never felt the desire to go elsewhere. This was a follow up appointment for me, I've been seeing Dr. Fisher for a year now.”
Initials hiddenJune 14, 2023Video visit
“Great doctor. Only psychiatrist I have been to, but with Dr. Fisher you don’t need to visit anyone else to know he is top quality. ”
Spencer N.November 2, 2022Video visit
About Dr. Barry Fisher
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Barry Fisher
**PLEASE NOTE: ALL NEW PATIENTS MUST RESERVE TWO HOURS FOR AN INITIAL CONSULTATION.**
Barry Fisher, MD, has over 15 years of experience in psychiatry, serving the Washington, D.C. area throughout his career. He specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, cognitive challenges, personality disorders, stress management, intimacy and sexual issues, as well as substance and alcohol abuse.
Dr. Fisher earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University. He began his private psychiatry practice in 2002 and also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at George Washington University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Prior to this role, he was Chief Resident at George Washington University from 2001 to 2002.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Tulane University, Doctor of Medicine
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis
- American Psychiatric Association
Awards and publications
- Editorial Board, Psychodynamic Psychiatry
NPI number
1780831370
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.97
Wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.99
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180 reviews
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Excellent psychiatrist. Good at psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. It's hard to find a psychiatrist that can do both well.
March 5, 2022Benjamin G.Verified patientVideo visit
Best Psychiatrist I’ve been to so far. Does a thorough job with no rush. Excellent service, highly recommend him!
November 6, 2018Initials hidden
Great knowledgeable Dr. I did not feel rushed and he actually cares. clean modern Fashionable comfortable office.
November 6, 2018David R.Verified patient
Dr. Fisher is an exceptionally talented professional. He is also well organized and accessible
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More than 1 year agoRick S.Verified patient
Dr. Fisher clearly cared and took the time to get to know me and my issues. Highly recommend!
July 9, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Fisher is excellent - caring, insightful, patient, open, respectful and dedicated.
More than 1 year agoJW
Dr. Fisher is helpful and easy to talk to. I'm looking forward to future sessions.
February 15, 2017Initials hidden
I've seen a number of psychiatrists in DC, and Dr. Fisher is easily the best!
February 16, 2017Initials hidden
Fantastic appointment, and would highly recommend Dr. Fisher to anyone!
August 17, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Fisher is incredibly smart, warm, comfortable, and understanding.
June 28, 2019Initials hidden
He is professional, kind, and instrumental in my continued care.
May 7, 2018Initials hidden
Super smart, super efficient, gets you the treatment you need.
September 3, 2019Caroline H.Verified patient
Dr. Fisher was great! I’ve recommended him to several friends!
April 2, 2018Initials hidden
Talented, experienced, empathetic. I recommend him highly.
More than 1 year agoRick S.Verified patient
Great doctor, highly recommend. As others have stated, once you go to Dr. Fisher, the search for the right psychiatrist is complete. Never felt the desire to go elsewhere. This was a follow up appointment for me, I've been seeing Dr. Fisher for a year now.
June 14, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
Great doctor. Only psychiatrist I have been to, but with Dr. Fisher you don’t need to visit anyone else to know he is top quality.
November 2, 2022Spencer N.Verified patientVideo visit
I have been seeing Dr. Fisher for a couple of years and have been pleased with his help in managing medication and his understanding and listening.
October 5, 2021David B.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Fisher is the par excellence of psychiatrists.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Immensely knowledgeable and helpful. Takes the time to understand you as a person and empathize with you before launching into discussing treatment options. Fantastic.
July 27, 2020Gabriel L.Verified patientVideo visit
Excellent
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
I saw Dr. Fisher for a little under a year. In that time, he was always on time and professional. However, I decided to move on and find an alternative psychiatrist after my final visit rubbed me the wrong way.
First off, if you're looking for any type of talk therapy in addition to medication reviews, etc. then look elsewhere. While Dr. Fisher is very direct and informative when it came to medication recommendations and lifestyle changes, that was the extent of our doctor-patient relationship. There is nothing wrong with that, but after some time I decided I needed some talk therapy in addition to medication.
After our first appointment together I was prescribed a certain drug for ADHD symptoms despite never having been diagnosed. I thought this was odd at first, but I didn't question it for some months because I thought the medication was working. However, I began to experience some uncomfortable side effects.
My problem arose when instead of offering to adjust or change my current prescription, Dr. Fisher added an additional prescription, which when combined with the ADHD medication can cause a dramatic increase in the risk of seizures. This was never iterated to me until I performed an internet search and later consulted with a new psychiatrist. During the same appointment, he also decided to question my judgement during our routine conversations about how my relationship and career were going.
Essentially, these two factors combined to make me feel like a lab rat rather than a patient receiving treatment. It was at that point that I decided to move on and find a different psychiatrist.
I know not everyone needs someone to talk to, and most psychiatrists don't offer talk therapy as a service, but in this case I felt misunderstood and mischaracterized. That should never be the case in this sort of vulnerable situation.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Thorough and personable. A great psychiatrist
April 12, 2020Initials hidden
Excellent and productive.
April 5, 2020Initials hidden
Dr. Fisher is empathic, very up to date on medications, a great listener, and compassionate. He is also available in ways that I have rarely experienced. I know he is there if I need him.
I have already recommended him. I am so grateful to have been referred to him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Fisher exceeded my expectations at every level. He was very easy to talk to, at no point did I feel judged or uncomfortable sharing my story, and he just had a very nice way about him. Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I’ve been seeing him once every quarter — sometimes for med mgmt and other times for a full one-hour session. He has helped me to understand myself and the people and live/work with better.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great. My first session. Dr. Fisher did a great job of letting the key concepts surface without forcing the conversation. Very comfortable. I'm already happy with progress made and optimistic about continuing with sessions/plan.
December 20, 2019Initials hidden
This was my first visit. I have been treated by other psychiatrists in the past but doctor Fisher gave me the most thorough and depth evaluation i have ever had. He doesn’t accept insurance but his hourly rates are reasonable.
November 20, 2019Initials hidden
His professional treatment goes wholeheartedly appreciated. I've felt cared for and understanding, both of which I'm grateful for.
November 20, 2019Initials hidden
Dr Fisher is a very experienced, knowledgeable and caring doctor. He is patient and a good listener who understands your needs. Highly recommended.
November 12, 2019Pui L.Verified patient
I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Fisher. He helped me through many dark times and for many years now, I have been enjoying life and reaching my goals, and I just check in with him twice a year to give him an update. He uses a combination of medication (if needed) and talk therapy and is an expert at both. I referred a very sick friend to him and she is a changed person.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was very, very nervous going in but Dr. Fisher was very reassuring. He was very easy to open up to, and good at making me feel heard. I left feeling really confident that I’m on the right track towards better mental health!
July 22, 2019Beth C.Verified patient
Great experience with Barry. He was easy to talk to and was very thoughtful. I left my first appointment feeling much better and clearer. Definitely going to come back.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He seems knowledgeable in Psychiatry, was thorough in gathering facts and information. I came for a second opinion and he was able to help me with the diagnosis.
February 28, 2019Initials hidden
I highly recommend this psychiatrist. He's very personable, takes great notes and is very easy to talk to. He's one of the best psychiatrists I have seen. His office is conveniently located too.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Fisher.
He is welcoming, attentive, insightful, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
October 10, 2018Initials hidden
An excellent experience. Dr Fisher is calm, easy to talk with, empathetic, in short, everything one would hope for in a first experience.
July 3, 2018Initials hidden
The best psychiatrist, I've ever had
March 5, 2018Initials hidden
Excellent, insightful and truly helps better understand the root causes and solutions to help my work/life/relationship balance issues.
February 5, 2018Initials hidden
I've had Barry since 2013. Thanks to him I've finally recovered and will not longer be needing therapy very soon. If you want to learn to overcome life's barriers and struggles then Barry is the right person for you. I owe him my life!!
December 25, 2017Initials hidden
Set this appt up for my son who just moved to D.C. Dr. Fisher was accommodating with scheduling, caring, polite and kind. He called immediately to help figure out a scheduling plan that would fit work schedules best. A very positive and ultimately effective medical experience.
November 11, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Fisher truely takes the time to understand his patients and cares about their physical and mental wellbeing. I could not have made a better decision on who to go to to talk about the stressors in my life.
July 20, 2017Brian B.Verified patient
It was a big step for me to make a psychiatric consultation appointment, but I'm so glad it did - and I'm especially glad I came to Dr. Fisher. He was extremely helpful, understanding, kind and informative. I got a lot out of this experience and am grateful for Dr. Fisher's expertise and guidance.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Fisher is excellent, I would highly recommend working with him. He is kind, intelligent, pleasant and patient. I felt comfortable with him in a very short period of time. He also participates with a company that provides psychological genetic testing which gave me incredibly detailed and informative results on my genetic makeup and abnormalities and how they affect my mental health. It also rates possible medications by how effective they are (or are not) with my genetic makeup. It was very cool--I would recommend it to everyone!
April 20, 2017Initials hidden
Fantastic appointment!
November 15, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Fisher is very professional but at the same time personal. He is very knowledgable, progressive with his approach and cares about you as a patient.
October 14, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Fisher was very professional. He has also help address issues not previously addressed which could prove to be very beneficial.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Fisher was very thorough and polite. He provided some insight that may prove to extremely useful. I will very likely go back to see Dr. Fisher.
August 22, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Fisher is a caring and compassionate provider. His insights and intuition have led to rehabilitation in therapy that have very positively influenced my life.
More than 1 year agoWS
Dr. Fisher is an experienced, skilled professional who puts me at ease with his warm, reassuring, caring demeanor. He is an astute, perceptive listener who is knowledgeable in treating anxiety and related challenges. He has helped me to identify and understand its root causes and provides practical, efficient strategies to deal with it. I am fortunate to be in his care.
More than 1 year agoMW
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Which board certifications does Dr. Barry Fisher have?
Dr. Barry Fisher is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What languages does Dr. Barry Fisher speak?
Dr. Barry Fisher speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Barry Fisher in reviews?
180 patients have reviewed Dr. Barry Fisher. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.97/5. They have a 4.99/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.96/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.