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Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD

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Specializes in: Psychiatry
University of Michigan Medical School (1995)
Professional interests include: depression, relationship issues, stress management, and more.
4201 Lake Boone Trail Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27607

Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD is a psychiatrist in Raleigh, NC specializing in psychiatry. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, HRC Behavioral Health & Psychiatry, PA, UNC Health Alliance, HRC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY, PA and VISION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

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Office Locations

Address:

3725 National Drive Suite 220
Raleigh, NC 27612

Address:

4201 Lake Boone Trail Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27607

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Some issues Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News 

“"In the treatment of depression there is very much an effectiveness vacuum," says North Carolina psychiatrist Neil Scheurich, who writes at the blog Ars Psychiatrica.”—"Multi-pronged war on depression", Los Angeles Times, April 2009

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Raleigh, NC were mental health therapy.

doctor visit 134
mental health therapy 81

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD.

Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65 7
65 to 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD treated were depression, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 30
High Cholesterol 11
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 11
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer

Education & Training

Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1995. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Psychiatry and Neurology-Psychiatry, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1995)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (1999)

Board Certification: Psychiatry and Neurology-Psychiatry, Board Certified (2010)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health
HRC Behavioral Health & Psychiatry, PA
UNC Health Alliance
HRC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRY, PA
VISION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: and State Health Plan, Medicare; AETNA commercial, (including BCBS HMO policies or BCBS Medicare replacement plans), effective Jan 2025 AETNA State Health Plan and Insurance(s): Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

and State Health Plan, Medicare; AETNA commercial
(including BCBS HMO policies or BCBS Medicare replacement plans)
effective Jan 2025 AETNA State Health Plan
Insurance(s): Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Neil Edward Scheurich, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
ITI, Inc. $85 CAPLYTA
$85
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $31 INVEGA SUSTENNA
$31
Neuronetics, Inc. $17 NeuroStar TMS Therapy
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $13 ABILIFY TABLET
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. $11 Trintellix
$11
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $144
Education $13

Biography

Dr. Neil Scheurich is a psychiatry specialist in Raleigh, NC. His areas of expertise include the following: depression, anxiety, and grief. He studied medicine at Duke University School of Medicine.

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