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Dr. Karl Deisseroth, MD

Stanford, CA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Deisseroth, Psychiatrist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Karl Deisseroth, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Deisseroth completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Psychiatry. Dr. Deisseroth is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deisseroth’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deisseroth’s office at (650) 498-5710.

    Where did Dr. Deisseroth go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Psychiatry | Stanford University Hospital

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    Is Dr. Deisseroth board certified in Psychiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Deisseroth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Deisseroth speak?

    Dr. Deisseroth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Deisseroth treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Deisseroth diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Deisseroth. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Does Dr. Deisseroth accept my insurance?

    Dr. Deisseroth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Deisseroth accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Deisseroth in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Deisseroth's office located?

    Dr. Karl Deisseroth's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 498-5710

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    Dr. Karl Deisseroth's Practice 2

    401 Quarry Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Structural and molecular interrogation of intact biological systems.

    ture, 2013

    Diverging neural pathways assemble a behavioural state from separable features in anxiety

    TURE, 2013

    Dopamine neurons modulate neural encoding and expression of depression-related behaviour

    TURE, 2013

    A prefrontal cortex-brainstem neurol projection that controls response to behavioural challenge

    TURE, 2012

    Crystal structure of the channelrhodopsin light-gated cation channel

    TURE, 2012

    The Microbial Opsin Family of Optogenetic Tools

    CELL, 2011

    Neocortical excitation/inhibition balance in information processing and social dysfunction

    TURE, 2011

    Optogenetics in Neural Systems

    NEURON, 2011

    Amygdala circuitry mediating reversible and bidirectiol control of anxiety

    TURE, 2011

    Optogenetics

    TURE METHODS, 2011

    The Development and Application of Optogenetics

    ANNUAL REVIEW OF NEUROSCIENCE, VOL 34, 2011

    Cholinergic Interneurons Control Local Circuit Activity and Cocaine Conditioning

    SCIENCE, 2010

    Parvalbumin neurons and gamma rhythms enhance cortical circuit performance

    TURE, 2009

    Driving fast-spiking cells induces gamma rhythm and controls sensory responses

    TURE, 2009

    Phasic Firing in Dopaminergic Neurons Is Sufficient for Behavioral Conditioning

    SCIENCE, 2009

    Temporally precise in vivo control of intracellular siglling

    TURE, 2009

    Optical Deconstruction of Parkinsonian Neural Circuitry

    SCIENCE, 2009

    CLARITY for mapping the nervous system.

    ture methods, 2013

    Hypothalamic Neurotensin Projections Promote Reward by Enhancing Glutamate Transmission in the VTA

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2013

    Multiple Sources of Striatal Inhibition Are Differentially Affected

    jourl of neuroscience, 2013

    Optogenetic Delay of Status Epilepticus Onset in an In Vivo Rodent Epilepsy Model

    PLOS ONE, 2013

    Making Waves: Initiation and Propagation of Corticothalamic Ca2+ Waves In Vivo

    NEURON, 2013

    Making waves: initiation and propagation of corticothalamic Ca2+ waves in vivo.

    Neuron, 2013

    The Brain Activity Map

    SCIENCE, 2013

    Neuroscience. The brain activity map.

    Science, 2013

    notools for Neuroscience and Brain Activity Mapping

    ACS NO, 2013

    Posttraining optogenetic manipulations of b

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2013

    Rapid regulation of depression-related behaviours by control of midbrain dopamine neurons

    TURE, 2013

    Glutamatergic Neurotransmission between the C1 Neurons

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2013

    Optogenetic Inhibition of Dorsal Medial Prefrontal Cortex Attenuates Stress

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2013

    Closed-loop optogenetic control of thalamus as a tool for interrupting seizures after cortical

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2013

    Cortico-Striatal Stimulation Generates Persistent OCD-Like Behavior.

    Science., 2013

    A unique population of ventral tegmental area neurons inhibits the lateral habenula to promote

    Neuron.

    A causal link between prediction errors, dopamine neurons and learning

    ture Neuroscience. Advance Online Pulbication

    Engineering approaches to illumiting brain structure and dymics.

    Neuron.

    Causal interactions between fronto-parietal central executive and default-mode networks in humans.

    PS.

    Optogenetics.

    PS.

    Light microscopy mapping of connections in the intact brain.

    Trends in Cognitive Sciences.

    Optogenetics in the behaving rat: integration of diverse new technologies in a vital animal model.

    Optogenetics.

    Optogenetic activation of an inhibitory network enhances feedforward functiol connectivity

    Neuron.

    Optogenetic inhibition of cocaine seeking in rats

    ADDICTION BIOLOGY, 2013

    Prefrontal D1 dopamine sigling is required for temporal control

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2012

    Two-photon optogenetic toolbox for fast inhibition, excitation and bistable modulation

    TURE METHODS, 2012

    Two-photon optogenetics of dendritic spines and neural circuits

    TURE METHODS, 2012

    Optogenetic and Potassium Channel Gene Therapy in a Rodent Model of Focal Neocortical Epilepsy

    SCIENCE TRANSLATIOL MEDICINE, 2012

    Reversible online control of habitual behavior by optogenetic perturbation of medial prefrontal

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2012

    Input-specific control of reward and aversion in the ventral tegmental area

    TURE, 2012

    High-Frequency Hippocampal Oscillations Activated by Optogenetic Stimulation of Transplanted Human

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

    Color-tuned Channelrhodopsins for Multiwavelength Optogenetics

    JOURL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, 2012

    Neurol circuitry mechanism regulating adult quiescent neural stem-cell fate decision

    TURE, 2012

    Photothermal Genetic Engineering

    ACS NO, 2012

    Activation of specific interneurons improves V1 feature selectivity and visual perception

    TURE, 2012

    When the electricity (and the lights) go out: transient changes in excitability

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

    Expanding the Repertoire of Optogenetically Targeted Cells with an Enhanced Gene Expression System

    CELL REPORTS, 2012

    Striatal Dopamine Release Is Triggered by Synchronized Activity in Cholinergic Interneurons

    NEURON, 2012

    Altered profile of basket cell afferent sypses in hyper

    EUROPEAN JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

    Optogenetics and Psychiatry: Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities

    BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 2012

    A critical role for NMDA receptors in parvalbumin interneurons for gamma rhythm induction

    MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY, 2012

    Optogenetic stimulation of a hippocampal engram activates fear memory recall

    TURE, 2012

    Syptic Activity Unmasks Dopamine D2 Receptor Modulation of a Specific Class of Layer V Pyramidal

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

    Optogenetic investigation of neural circuits underlying brain disease in animal models

    TURE REVIEWS NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

    GABA Neurons of the VTA Drive Conditioned Place Aversion

    NEURON, 2012

    Structural Model of Channelrhodopsin

    JOURL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, 2012

    Integrated device for combined optical neuromodulation

    JOURL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 2012

    Principles for applying optogenetic tools derived from direct comparative alysis of microbial

    ture methods, 2012

    Optetrode: a multichannel readout for optogenetic control in freely moving mice.

    ture neuroscience, 2012

    GABAergic circuits mediate the reinforcement-related sigls of striatal cholinergic interneurons.

    ture neuroscience, 2012

    GABAergic circuits mediate the reinforcement-related sigls of striatal cholinergic interneurons

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

    Optetrode: a multichannel readout for optogenetic control in freely moving mice

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2012

    A critical role for NMDA receptors in parvalbumin interneurons for gamma rhythm induction

    Mol Psychiatry., 2012

    Recombise-Driver Rat Lines: Tools, Techniques

    NEURON, 2011

    Leptin regulates the reward value of nutrient

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2011

    Neurol filtering of multiplexed odour representations

    TURE, 2011

    SNCA Triplication Parkinson's Patient's iPSC-derived DA Neurons Accumulate alpha-Synuclein

    PLOS ONE, 2011

    Hemisphere-specific optogenetic stimulation reveals left-right asymmetry of hippocampal plasticity

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2011

    Dymics of Retrieval Strategies for Remote Memories

    CELL, 2011

    Differential Modulation of Excitatory and Inhibitory Striatal Syptic Transmission by Histamine

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2011

    In Vivo Optogenetic Stimulation of Neocortical Excitatory Neurons Drives Brain-State

    CURRENT BIOLOGY, 2011

    Multiscale Computatiol Models for Optogenetic Control of Cardiac Function

    BIOPHYSICAL JOURL, 2011

    Cell type-specific channelrhodopsin

    TURE METHODS, 2011

    A new mode of corticothalamic transmission revealed in the Gria4(-/-) model of absence epilepsy

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2011

    Optogenetic Interrogation of Dopaminergic Modulation of the Multiple Phases of Reward

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2011

    Excitatory transmission from the amygdala to nucleus accumbens facilitates reward seeking

    TURE, 2011

    OPTOGENETICS: BACKGROUND AND CONCEPTS FOR NEUROSURGERY

    NEUROSURGERY, 2011

    Challenges and Opportunities for Next-Generation Intracortically Based Neural Prostheses

    IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 2011

    High-efficiency channelrhodopsins for fast neurol stimulation at low light levels

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2011

    Functiol Integration of Grafted Neural Stem Cell

    PLOS ONE, 2011

    An optogenetic toolbox designed for primates

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2011

    Active Expiration Induced by Excitation of Ventral Medulla in Adult Anesthetized Rats

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2011

    An Implantable Optical Stimulation Delivery System for Actuating an Excitable Biosubstrate

    IEEE JOURL OF SOLID-STATE CIRCUITS, 2011

    Tracking Stem Cell Differentiation in the Setting of Automated Optogenetic Stimulation

    STEM CELLS, 2011

    Optogenetics.

    t Methods., 2011

    Amygdala circuitry mediating reversible and bidirectiol control of anxiety.

    ture., 2011

    High-efficiency channelrhodopsins for fast neurol stimulation at low light levels.

    A, B., P, S., J, M., KM, T., K, D., P, H.

    Drug-Driven AMPA Receptor Redistribution Mimicked by Selective Dopamine Neuron Stimulation

    PLOS ONE, 2010

    Tuning arousal with optogenetic modulation of locus coeruleus neurons

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2010

    Antidepressant Effect of Optogenetic Stimulation of the Medial Prefrontal Cortex

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2010

    Encoding of conditioned fear in central amygdala inhibitory circuits

    TURE, 2010

    Genetic dissection of an amygdala microcircuit that gates conditioned fear

    TURE, 2010

    Functiol Control of Transplantable Human ESC-Derived Neurons via Optogenetic Targeting

    STEM CELLS, 2010

    Cell Type-Specific Loss of BDNF Sigling Mimics Optogenetic Control of Cocaine Reward

    SCIENCE, 2010

    Orderly recruitment of motor units under optical control in vivo

    TURE MEDICINE, 2010

    Astrocytes Control Breathing Through pH-Dependent Release of ATP

    SCIENCE, 2010

    Regulation of parkinsonian motor behaviours by optogenetic control of basal ganglia circuitry

    TURE, 2010

    Genetic Reactivation of Cone Photoreceptors Restores Visual Responses in Retinitis Pigmentosa

    SCIENCE, 2010

    Optical activation of lateral amygdala pyramidal cells instructs associative fear learning

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2010

    Global and local fMRI sigls driven by neurons defined optogenetically by type and wiring

    TURE, 2010

    Glutamatergic Sigling by Mesolimbic Dopamine Neurons in the Nucleus Accumbens

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2010

    Dlx5 and Dlx6 Regulate the Development of Parvalbumin-Expressing Cortical Interneurons

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2010

    Molecular and Cellular Approaches for Diversifying and Extending Optogenetics

    CELL, 2010

    Ultrafast optogenetic control

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2010

    Orderly recruitment of motor units under optical control in vivo.

    t Med., 2010

    Targeted optogenetic stimulation

    TURE PROTOCOLS, 2010

    Optogenetic interrogation of neural circuits: technology for probing mammalian brain structures

    TURE PROTOCOLS, 2010

    Controlling the brain with light

    Sci Am., 2010

    Optical activation of lateral amygdala pyramidal cells instructs associative fear leaJohansen JP

    JP, J., H, H., MH, M., R, B., K, D., HT, B.

    Special issue on optical neural engineering: advances in optical stimulation technology.

    J Neural Eng., 2010

    Optogenetic dissection of neurol circuits in zebrafish using viral gene transfer and the Tet system

    FRONTIERS IN NEURAL CIRCUITS, 2009

    Integrated device for optical stimulation

    JOURL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 2009

    Sleep Homeostasis Modulates Hypocretin-Mediated Sleep-to-Wake Transitions

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2009

    Optogenetic control of epileptiform activity

    PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2009

    Induced chromosome deletions cause hypersociability

    EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE, 2009

    Bi-stable neural state switches

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2009

    Escape behavior elicited by single

    CURRENT BIOLOGY, 2008

    eNpHR: a tronomos halorhodopsin enhanced for optogenetic applications

    BRAIN CELL BIOLOGY, 2008

    Improved expression of halorhodopsin for light-induced silencing of neurol activity

    BRAIN CELL BIOLOGY, 2008

    Brain circuit dymics

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PSYCHIATRY, 2008

    Red-shifted optogenetic excitation: a tool for fast neural control derived from Volvox carteri

    TURE NEUROSCIENCE, 2008

    Controlling neurol activity

    AMERICAN JOURL OF PSYCHIATRY, 2008

    Red-shifted optogenetic excitation: a tool for fast neural control derived from Volvox carteri.

    t Neurosci., 2008

    Brain circuit dymics

    Am J Psychiatry., 2008

    Targeting and readout strategies for fast optical neural control in vitro and in vivo

    JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2007

    Nociceptive neurons protect Drosophila larvae from parasitoid wasps

    CURRENT BIOLOGY, 2007

    Neural substrates of awakening probed with optogenetic control of hypocretin neurons

    TURE, 2007

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    What is Dr. Deisseroth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Deisseroth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902933310.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deisseroth?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deisseroth

    What is Dr. Karl Deisseroth's specialty?

    Dr. Deisseroth is a Psychiatrist near Stanford, CA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

    Contact Dr. Deisseroth to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karl Deisseroth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Deisseroth is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Karl Deisseroth accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Deisseroth is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Deisseroth offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Deisseroth's office at (650) 498-5710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Deisseroth?

    Please contact Dr. Deisseroth's office at (650) 498-5710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Deisseroth have?

    Dr. Karl Deisseroth is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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