Frank A. Fetterolf, M.D. LLC

I've dedicated my life to understanding and caring for the mind. Childhood curiosity drew me to study at Cornell University, which ranged from the philosophy of mind to the neurobiology of behavior. In medical school, I fell in love with psychiatry because of a fascination with patients' stories and a profound respect for their unique ways of enduring them. I sought my graduate medical education at the Western Psychiatric Hospital of UPMC, one of the nation's largest and most renowned university-affiliated psychiatric hospitals. As a board-certified psychiatrist, I provide evidence-based treatment centered on your goals, strengths, and circumstances. Many people seek care for depression, anxiety, difficulties with concentration, sleep problems, stress, or a loss of motivation. While diagnostic labels can be helpful, my primary focus is understanding the factors that contribute to a person's struggles and identifying opportunities for meaningful change. Symptoms rarely arise from a single cause. They often reflect a complex interaction of physical health, sleep, relationships, life experiences, habits, and patterns of thinking. Through a careful assessment, I work to develop a clear understanding of these influences and create a practical path forward. My approach combines the latest research with a deep understanding of you as an individual. Treatment builds upon your existing strengths, interests, motivations, and life experiences to help you move toward the changes that matter most. Medication decisions are collaborative, thoughtful, and informed by both scientific evidence and your unique personal history. Your healing and growth will happen through a unique patient-doctor relationship enriched by creativity and flexibility. While there are standardized scales to guide your progress, the true measures of success will be reaching your personal goals and living a life that reflects your values.