Dr. Richard Hill, MD

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Hill, who serves patients in Chesapeake, Virginia.

A best rated psychiatrist in Chesapeake, Virginia, Dr. Hill is the Owner of Comprehensive Psychological Services. He has been in practice for more than two decades, working with children 4+, adolescents, and adults.

Specializing in both Adult psychiatry & Child and Adolescent psychiatry, he diagnoses and treats mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. He also relies on a mix of medications and psychotherapy to achieve desired results. 

Regarding his educational background, Dr. Hill graduated with his medical degree from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1990. He then went on to complete his residency in psychiatry at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center in New York 1990-1993, and his Fellowship in Child and Adolescent psychiatry at NewYork Hospital-Cornell Medical Center- Westchester Division 1993-1995.

Attributing his success to a well-rounded approach, Dr. Hill is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Psychiatric Society of Virginia. 

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

Outside of the office, Dr. Hill enjoys boating. His favorite place to vacation is in Florida, and his favorite professional publication is Psychiatric Times.

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