Dr. Heather Marie Joseph, DO
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Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna · See all
Graduated in 2011
Graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine · See training
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Specialty
Psychiatrist
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.
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- The Ohio State UniversityUndergraduate · Biology & Psychology · BS · Completed 2007
- Ohio University College of Osteopathic MedicineMedical school · DO · Completed 2011
- UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & ClinicResidency · Residency in General Psychiatry · Completed 2014
- UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & ClinicFellowship · Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry · Completed 2016
- University of Pittsburgh Institute for Clinical Research EducationCertificate · Clinical Research Certificate Program · Completed 2018
- University of PittsburghEducation · NIMH T32 Postdoctoral Research Scholar · Completed 2019
Awards and honors
- Richard King Mellon Institute for Pediatric Research scholarRichard King Mellon Institute for Pediatric Research · Awarded 2025
- YourMomCares Brilliance in Research AwardYourMomCares
- Distinguished FellowAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
About
Dr. Heather Marie Joseph, DO, is a psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her clinical and research focus is on the earliest detectable signs of ADHD and the parent and family factors that may influence its development and clinical course. She earned a DO from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, and later completed a clinical research certificate program and an NIMH T32 postdoctoral research scholar appointment at the University of Pittsburgh. Her honors include a 2025 Richard King Mellon Institute for Pediatric Research scholar award, the YourMomCares Brilliance in Research Award, and Distinguished Fellow recognition from AACAP.
- NPI
- 1588952535
- Primary taxonomy
- 2084P0800X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Marie Joseph’s specialty?
She is a psychiatrist, with a focus on psychiatry.
What is Dr. Joseph’s clinical and research focus?
Her focus is the earliest detectable signs of ADHD and parent and family factors that may influence its development and course.
What training has Dr. Joseph completed?
She earned a DO from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, and completed additional research training at the University of Pittsburgh.
What awards or honors are listed for Dr. Joseph?
Listed honors include the Richard King Mellon Institute for Pediatric Research scholar award, the YourMomCares Brilliance in Research Award, and Distinguished Fellow recognition from AACAP.