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Richard Frances

Psychiatry

Richard Frances, MD

Professor of Psychiatry

Richard J. Frances, MD, is a distinguished addiction psychiatrist based in New York, NY, with over 50 years of experience specializing in addiction psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and psychopharmacology. He primarily treats substance use disorders, including alcohol and drug addictions, as well as related psychiatric conditions requiring diagnostic neuroimaging and expert evaluation. Dr. Frances serves adult patients, including those with complex, treatment-refractory cases often encountered in

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry (ABPN)
  • Addiction Psychiatry (ABPN)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (MD, 1971)
  • Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (Psychiatry, 1974)

Peer Recognition

  • Castle Connolly — Top Doctor

    2001-2014 (14 years)

  • Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Super Doctors — Super Doctor

    2002-2014 (13 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Addiction Psychiatry

Conditions & Treatments

Substance Use Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

WebTPA

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Silver Hill Hospital
  • NYU Langone Hospitals

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Frances treats

  • Substance Use Disorders

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Frances accept WebTPA insurance?
Richard Frances's public profile lists WebTPA as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Frances practice?
Richard Frances practices in New York, NY with hospital affiliations including Silver Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Hospitals.
What does Dr. Frances specialize in?
Richard Frances is a board-certified psychiatry specialist with focus areas in Addiction Psychiatry.
What is Dr. Frances's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (MD, 1971); Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (Psychiatry, 1974).

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