Dr. Ronald S․ Blustein is an experienced psychiatrist with decades of clinical practice across a wide range of mental health settings. He is dedicated to providing patient-centered psychiatric care and has extensive experience treating both adults and children in outpatient, inpatient, and telepsychiatry environments.
Dr. Blustein earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his internship at San Francisco General Hospital, followed by his psychiatry residency at the National Institute of Mental Health Clinical Research Center.
Throughout his career, Dr. Blustein has held numerous clinical and leadership roles, including serving as Medical Director of substance abuse programs and as Chief of a bio-psycho-social rehabilitation unit at a state hospital. His experience includes working in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and academic settings, where he has contributed to both patient care and professional training.
For many years, Dr. Blustein has provided psychiatric care through locum tenens roles and public health systems, treating a wide range of conditions in diverse populations. His work includes extensive experience in outpatient psychiatric services, inpatient care, corrective and detention facilities, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
In his current practice, Dr. Blustein provides telepsychiatry services, delivering accessible care to patients in various settings while also supervising advanced practice providers. His approach emphasizes individualized treatment planning, collaboration with care teams, and consistent patient follow-up.
Board-certified by the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, Dr. Blustein is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care and supporting patients in achieving improved mental health and overall well-being.