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Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD

Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD

4.7/5
4.7/5
(79 Ratings, 25 Comments)
Joao L. de Quevedo Doctor in Houston, Texas
4.7/5
4.7/5
(79 Ratings, 25 Comments)
Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD

Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD

Adult patients seen
Accepting new patients

SEES PATIENTS AT

7000 Fannin St, Ste 1620
Houston, TX 77030-5400

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Bipolar Disorder
Major depressive disorder
Mood disorders
Treatment-resistant mood disorders
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Overview

About

João L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience in helping patients diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. As a clinician, he uses the latest advancements in interventional psychiatry to help patients manage complex diagnoses and provide them with personalized treatment strategies.

His clinical areas of interest are treatment-resistant depression, major depressive disorder, bipolar depression, interventional psychiatry, and brain stimulation.

Dr. de Quevedo has been involved in research since 1994, while still in medical school. He was a research fellow working with Ivan A. Izquierdo, PhD, one of Brazil’s most important scientists. In 1996, he published his first research paper focused on the neurobiology of learning and memory, an area to which he devoted himself until the completion of his doctorate.

He gradually shifted his research interest to the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, particularly major depression and bipolar disorder. As a researcher, he has been working to develop experimental treatments that can be used in the near future for patients.

Dr. de Quevedo graduated from medical school in 1998 at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. He then completed his psychiatry residency training in 2000, followed by a fellowship in psychopharmacology and a PhD in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) in 2002 from the same institution.

Dr. de Quevedo moved to the U.S. in 2014, after serving as faculty for 15 years at the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC) in Brazil, where he held several positions including dean of the medical school. He is currently a professor at the Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He is also the vice-chair for faculty development and outreach, the director of the Translational Psychiatry Program, and the director of the Treatment-Resistant Depression Program. Concurrently, he is a professor at the Neuroscience Graduate Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and an adjunct professor in the graduate program in Health Sciences, at his former Brazilian university, The University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC). Dr. de Quevedo also serves as editor-in-chief for the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry and associate editor for Translational Psychiatry.

He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Education
1998 Medical School Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
2000 Residency Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
2002 Fellowship Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Languages Spoken
English

Patient Experience Ratings and Comments

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4.7/5
4.7/5
(79 Ratings, 25 Comments)
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4.7out of 5(79 Ratings, 25 Comments)
Jan 23, 2025

I received a courteous professional medical consultation and evaluation as a first time patient in this department.


Jan 16, 2025

I was really impressed with the office. They stuck to a timely schedule. They pulled me back as soon as I walked in the door. It was on time. Everything ran smoothly. It was not chaotic. It was calm. It was quiet. I was greeted by the doctor. He was warm. He was friendly. He cared. Everybody I encountered was very just welcoming and helpful. I was very, very happy with that visit and so much so that I'm transferring all of my treatments to y'all even though it's really far away.


Jan 6, 2025

I had given up all hope... thought been forgotten but all reached out to me, fought with Medicare insurance ( no easy task) for this fairly new treatment for depression and suicidal idealation... I have new hope.... everyone was nice and prompt. Jon


Jan 3, 2025

Was a pleasure talking with Dr. DQ again.


Dec 30, 2024

Everything went smoothly. No hiccups.


Nov 27, 2024

Very impressed with Dr. De Quevedo's bedside manner and medical knowledge. Compassionate doctor. Thank you.


Nov 7, 2024

Terrible, I have spcial and general anxiety and 3 people in a room with me in a cornet that have no idea about my situation. Asked questions I had answr3d that are highly important like speaking about my brothers care and then he asks later on if I have a brother. I tell them I want geno test but they prescribe a determental medication to my heart condition then when I ask they say nothing to worry about my cardiologist confirmed there is a risk. I can go on but I've messaged him. Ball is in his court. Seems like they have 0 experience working with cptsd and ptsd clients.


Oct 11, 2024

Fantastic


Sep 26, 2024

Dr. Quevedo and staff were very professional and personable. They put me at ease and made it easier for me to talk about some difficult times.


Sep 19, 2024

My only negative feedback is that I couldn't get the portal to work with the code. And that's it. Thank you. Bye.


Sep 19, 2024

Dr. Joao and 3 other DRs listened me patiently and he was very knowledgeable and understanding. It was first time i felt Dr listened and try to understand, diagnose correctly. Thank you


Sep 16, 2024

The staff and doctors were so kind and professional. They gave me a lot of hope about treating my medical issue.


Sep 6, 2024

I felt listened to. I did not feel rushed, which was important to me.


Sep 5, 2024

We were very impressed with our overall first experience with the doctor and his staff. He also was very well prepared for our visit and was familiar with my husband's history. He showed that he really cared and we are very pleased with the progress that he's projected for him. Thank you.


Aug 1, 2024

The initial meeting with the Dr went really well, I left there feeling hopeful given the medication changes. The issue was after the appointment with the written prescriptions. my appointment was last [...] and still having issues with the prescritions. this has been so frustrating being the go between for the Dr office and pharmacy. the communication has been terrible. going on 6 days now and still dont have medication to start the changes. all this has made me question if this is the office I want to deal with going forward. the hopefullness I felt when leaving my appointment last week, has deminished. not sure what I should do now. i have a follow up scheduled [...] the [...] before I leave for [...] until end of [...] and am concerned about starting medication changes now. Had I been able to get medication last week, that would have given me almost 2 weeks with the new medication changes, which I feel would have had some indication of how it was workong, side affects etc.


Aug 1, 2024

Looking forward to starting treatment


May 17, 2024

I just wanted to say thank you! I have been to several different mental health offices and when I left your office, I went home and cried because this is the first time I feel like my treatment plan was customized for my needs and not just some off-the-shelf treatment option. I was treated with respect, honesty and felt like I was genuinely heard and cared for.


May 7, 2024

I felt like the doctor knew what he was talking about and that he was concerned and that he was a good doctor. And so that also the two students in the room. And the reason I pushed five on recommending him is because I don't know anybody that needs that service.


May 7, 2024

Hi, the doctor and the two residents were really very present, very affirming, definitely in tune with my feelings and the choice of words I used. And I was very comfortable with them sharing answers to the questions and look forward to hearing the results of my saliva test. And Dr. J.Q., I think is what he said, has just a wonderful manner, as did the other two residents, the residents that were in there. But it was a wonderful experience and I certainly appreciate Dr. [...][...] getting me in to see y'all, to see them. Thank you.


Apr 18, 2024

I am still alive thanks to Dr. De Quevedo.


Apr 15, 2024

I felt very listened to. The doctor asked follow-up questions, gave a logical response as to why he would not suggest one of my ideas while respecting my reasons, he advised specific treatment, and then came up with other options of treatment when I requested them. Each option he came up with addressed areas of concern I had expressed. In just the initial visit, the doctor was able to make me feel like an equal partner within my own treatment when I had not been able to achieve that over the past several months with my previous doctor.


Apr 11, 2024

Dr De Quevedo is one of the most compassionate doctors I've encountered. He listens to me and provides great feedback. He gives me hope when I don't have any. I trust him explicitly and value his feedback.


Apr 5, 2024

Satisfied


Apr 4, 2024

Provider was professional and compassionate. I never felt rushed during case history. He was clear about having effective solutions for me. He conveyed hope.


Mar 21, 2024

Very nice people and caring also.


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