Psychiatry and Behavioral Health | Penn State Health
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health • Hershey, PA
About
Summary: - The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group is a Hospitals and Health Care organization tied to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, a central Pennsylvania academic medical center based in Hershey, PA. - Focus areas include a coordinated Heart and Vascular Institute for conditions of the heart, veins, and arteries. - The group operates within the Penn State Health system and is listed under Penn State Health within the healthcare/medical center and academic categories. Contact numbers and basic company details are provided. Note: The page emphasizes the medical center’s affiliation and cardiovascular services rather than psychiatry or behavioral health specifically. If you’re seeking Psychiatry and Behavioral Health services at Penn State Health Hershey, you may want to search for Penn State Health Psychiatry or Behavioral Health providers within Hershey Medical Center or the Penn State Health network.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Address
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, us
Phone
7175318338
pbhresearch@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What services does Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health offer?
A full range of mental health services for people of all ages, including specialized programs for children and teens, substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and more, with inpatient, day programs, outpatient treatment, individual and group therapy, and coordinated care.
Do they have programs for children and teens?
Yes, they offer specialized programs for children and teens.
Can I find a doctor at Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health?
Yes, you can meet doctors, view their profiles, and select the one that’s right for you.
Do they have specialized programs (examples)?
Yes, programs include those for substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD, and more.
Where are the services provided?
Care is provided in hospital or outpatient settings, coordinated with other medical care.
What are some example programs or clinics listed?
Examples include ID Clinic, Hispanic Program, DBT, CAPSTONE for first-episode psychosis, Dementia assessments, Clozaril outpatient care, substance use programs, ECT, LGBTQ programs, organ transplant evaluations, and more.
Do they offer telehealth or Spanish-speaking therapy?
The page mentions Spanish-speaking therapists and outpatient/telehealth options as part of services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report (Psychiatrists category): 4 out of 5 (14 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Provider-specific: Dr. Erika H. Saunders): 4 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- WebMD (Provider-specific: Dr. Kathleen Dougherty): 4 out of 5 (8 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Hospital-wide): 77% (9 or 10 rating)
Patients praise
- Positive patient experiences regarding staff courtesy and clear explanation of conditions/treatments.
- High hospital-wide recommendation rates (78% at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center).
- Patients generally found their doctors professional and attentive to questions.
Common complaints
- Some patients noted areas for improvement in follow-up and clinical communication (e.g., explaining conditions, thoroughness of exams).
"Explained conditions and treatments: Did Well (3) Needs Improvement (1)"
— WebMD (Dr. Kathleen Dougherty)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Penn State Health unifies psychiatric, behavioral health services to expand access | Penn State University — May 18, 2026
- Inpatient psychiatric services unit to open at Cumberland County hospital - pennlive.com — May 18, 2026
- Penn State Health forms new division combining psychiatry and behavioral health — May 20, 2026
- On the front lines of care: Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness - Penn State Health News — Oct 14, 2025
- The Medical Minute: Helping kids tackle back-to-school anxiety | Penn State University — Aug 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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