Dr. Chris Pagnani, MD
Psychiatry physician, Baltimore, MD
Rittenhouse Psychiatric AssociatesDr. Pagnani is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates.
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About Dr. Pagnani
Dr. Pagnani is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been since 2012. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, where he won the Bodine Research Award. He did his psychiatry residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and was named Chief Resident.
He founded the parent organization of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates in 2012 and is its Founder and Medical Director. He launched Fine Tune Psychiatry in January 2026. He has been an Instructor of Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins Hospital since 2012 and supervises psychiatric residents at Jefferson Hospital.
He treats anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and substance use disorders in adults. His aim is to use the fewest medications at the lowest effective doses, with evidence-based, holistic care.
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The practice offers out-of-network services.
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Does Dr. Pagnani take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice offers out-of-network services.
Is Dr. Pagnani board certified?
He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been since 2012.
Where did Dr. Pagnani train?
He studied at Vanderbilt University and Jefferson Medical College. He completed his psychiatry residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Does Dr. Pagnani offer telehealth?
He offers in-office and virtual telehealth psychiatric appointments.
Does Dr. Pagnani help patients taper off psychiatric medications?
Yes. He works with patients on tapering off medications such as SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines, sleep medications and buprenorphine.
How long are initial evaluations with Dr. Pagnani?
Initial evaluations are 60 or 90 minutes. He also offers 2-3 hour comprehensive evaluations with reports.
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