Nicholas G. Pejic MD
"I approach my patients by spending valuable time understanding and treating the whole person. This approach incorporates my patient's childhood, personality, education, current relationships, and medical history. I may prescribe medications, refer to psychotherapy, give homework assignments or suggest making changes in diet, exercise, work and relationships. I am driven by helping my patients stabilize and improve their lives. This is my commitment to them." --Dr. Pejic
Nicholas G. Pejic MD is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Psycho-
somatic Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is primarily a dedicated psychopharmacologist, yet firmly believes in the effectiveness of psychotherapy. He attentively spends 90 minutes for the intial evaluation to ensure a correct diagnosis, to develop a solid rapport and to establish a detailed treatment plan. His style of therapy is rooted in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
He specializes in treating college and graduate students and working and retired adults for a variety of issues including substance abuse, addiction, career and relationship problems, attention problems, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and psychosis.
Dr. Pejic is a graduate of Tulane University and Tulane University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree in 2004. He completed his General Psychiatry Residency and Chief Residency at LSU School of Medicine and Ochsner Medical Center. He completed a Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at LSU in June 2010, where he maintains a clinical faculty position teaching neuropsychiatry to resident physicians.
Dr. Pejic created Atlas Psychiatry in October 2008 to provide a private and pleasant experience for patients undergoing expert psychiatric evaluation, especially since this can be a uniquely stressfull time for patients.
The name "Atlas" comes from the Greek root durus, which means "hard" or "enduring". Dr. Pejic chose "Atlas Psychiatry" to signify the difficult struggle patients have with life's decisions as well as psychiatric disorders. He enjoys partnering with his patients to shoulder their troubles or illness, while hopefully making life better.
At Tulane University in Fall 2010, Dr. Pejic began teaching a career course for freshmen entitled "A psychiatrist's guide to knowing thy self." This course blends cognitive behavioiral therapy with techniques that help to determine a student's authentic self in formulating future life goals.
Dr. Pejic is the host of Mindset, a podcast about local New Orleanians and the struggles they overcame to become sucessful. He records the show in his Uptown office on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Producers of Mindset post the shows at www.ItsNewOrleans.com.
Dr. Pejic loves running in Audubon park, playing the guitar, following the stock market, rooting for the Saints and keeping up with the latest advances in his field.
Please call 504.899.1682 to speak to Charlene, Dr. Pejic's administrative assistant, for more information about your first visit. Also, you may request a short phone consultation to discuss your case privately with Dr. Pejic.
The office setting...
Dr. Pejic's office is warm, inviting, peaceful, and elegant. The office is in a traditional Creole cottage with 14-foot ceilings and leather, wood and brass furnishings.
Accessible and parking friendly...
The office is located three blocks from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line in
Uptown New Orleans. Street parking is plentiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the benefit to me if I don't use insurance?
A:You benefit by spending more valuable time with your doctor. This ensures unrushed quality care, meaning each visit is special. Also, you have free access to Dr. Pejic via email and phone for non-urgent matters or emergencies. This allows important information to flow between you and your doctor without the hassels of a large practice. Furthermore, your care stays between you and Dr. Pejic, and does not include a third party. This ensures privacy.
Q: Can my symptoms be diagnosed properly?
A: Yes, Dr. Pejic will diligently diagnose your problem and help bring you relief.
Q: I feel sad or worried, can this be helped?
A: You may have a mood or anxiety problem that Dr. Pejic can help ease or extinguish.
Q:What if I have trouble concentrating at school or work?
A: Dr. Pejic can evaluate you for ADHD and help optimize your concentration.
Q: Is Dr. Pejic accepting new patients?
A: Yes, Dr. Pejic is accepting new patients.
Q: Can Dr. Pejic help me get more out of life?
A: Yes, Dr. Pejic speicializes in career indecision and can help you discover your true passion and more authentic self.
Q: I think I may be drinking too much or developing an addiction?
A: Dr. Pejic can evaluate your substance use and help you quit.
Q: Do you prescribe Suboxone or Subutex and provide counseling for opiate dependency?
A: Yes, Dr. Pejic treats opiate dependency with Suboxone, Subutex and Buprenorphine.
Q: Is this office very private and confidential?
A: Dr. Pejic's office is located in a quiet neighborhood away from busy street traffic. You can shut the door to the waiting room. Rarely will you see other patients. All information discussed during your appointments stays strictly between you and Dr. Pejic.
Q: I've been diagnosed with OCD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD or Schizophrenia; can Dr. Pejic manage my medications?
A: Yes, Dr. Pejic will help you decide the best treatment options and monitor your progress and recovery.
Q: Is health insurance accepted?
A: No. Yet, if you have out-of-network benefits, Dr. Pejic will provide you with a receipt to seek reimbursement from your insurance company.