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Dr. Matthew Pitera, MD

Dr. Matthew Pitera, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Pitera, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Toms River, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with Southern Ocean Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

2446 Church Rd Ste 2D Toms River, NJ 08753
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(732) 244-6626

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pitera specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Pitera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pitera

2.7

32 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
38%
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4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
50%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C – Mar 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lauren grieco – Aug 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Veltre – Jan 02, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 10, 2021
Mary does not prescribe or refill any medication....Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
18 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
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May 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Oct 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ivy in Manchester – Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Toms River, NJ – Aug 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
ADM in Brick, NJ – Feb 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
AJ – Jan 31, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Matthew Pitera, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Toms River, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with Southern Ocean Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Umdnj New Jersey Med School

    Residency Hospital

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Office2446 Church Rd Ste 2D Toms River, NJ 08753
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W
    Manahawkin, NJ 08050

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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