Patricia A. Hess M.D. PA

Gainesville · Telehealth offered

Open Monday thru Thursday : 9AM - 5PM

PsychiatricChildren, teens and young adults ages 3-26In person + virtual

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At a glance

Telehealth: Virtual outpatient visits
In person: Gainesville, Florida
Self pay: New patient psychiatric evaluation (2 hours) $350.00 · First follow-up appointment (40 minutes) $190.00

About

Dr. Patricia A. Hess is a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. She started her solo practice in Gainesville, Florida in 2010 and serves families in Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Dr. Hess started her solo practice in Gainesville, Florida in 2010. She is proud to serve the families of Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Individualized treatment planning
Shared decision-making

Concerns they commonly address

Psychiatric disorders

Dr. Hess focuses on the treatment of all psychiatric disorders.

Psychological or developmental challenges

The evaluation service is for challenges that seem to be psychological or developmental in nature.

Services

Evaluation and diagnosis

Evaluation to determine whether a diagnosis can be made at the first visit or whether supplemental testing is required.

Treatment and follow-up

A treatment plan is set at the first visit, and the number of visits varies by patient.

Referrals

Referrals and recommendations are made to outside services such as school counselors, therapists and pediatricians when needed.

Founder

Patricia A. Hess, M.D.

Dr. Patricia A. Hess is originally from Houston, Texas. She completed medical school, general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at The University of Texas Medical School in Houston. She is board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, started her solo practice in Gainesville, Florida in 2010, and is licensed in Florida and Texas.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Self-pay

New patient psychiatric evaluation (2 hours): $350.00. First follow-up appointment (40 minutes): $190.00. Regular follow-up (20 minutes): $135.00.

Cancellations and no-shows

Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and no-shows are charged no show fees, including $75 for a first 40 minute appointment and $50 for a first 20 minute appointment.

Late arrival

A patient 10 minutes late is treated as a no show and must reschedule.

Payment timing

The practice operates on a fee for service basis, with payment due on the day of services.

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

Children, teens and young adults ages 3-26.

Care setting

In person in Gainesville, Florida; telehealth: Virtual outpatient visits.

Questions families ask

Can I use telehealth?

Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Virtual outpatient visits.

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