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Richard Weisler, MD, Psychiatry, Raleigh, NC, UNC REX Health Care

RichardHWeislerMD

Psychiatry Raleigh, NC

Neuropsychiatry, Psychopharmacology

Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University

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Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Psychiatry, 1977 - 1980
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1976, MD, With Honors Senior Year
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityB.S., Psychology, Cum Laude with departmental honors with distinction, 1969 - 1972
  • University of Glasgow
    University of GlasgowJunior year abroad program, 1970 - 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1976 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors 2007-2021
  • The Leading Physicians of the World 2012
  • Patients’ Choice “Compassionate Doctor Award” 2010
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Call to Action in the Wake of the Newtown Massacre  
    Brett Stetka, MD, Richard H. Weisler, MD, Joseph J. Parks, MD, Henry A. Nasrallah, MD, Medscape Psychiatry, 1/22/2013
  • The Association of the Effect of Lithium in the Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar Disorder with Lithium Plasma Levels: A Post-hoc Analysis of a Double-blind Study Compa...  
    W.A. Nolen, R. H. Weisler, Bipolar Disorders – An International Journal of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, 12/10/2012
  • Lamotrigine vs. Lamotrigine Plus Divalproex in Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Treatment for Bipolar Depression  
    Bowden CL, Singh V, Weisler R, Thompson P, Chang X, Quinones M, Mintz J, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 6/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Extended Release Quetiapine Fumarate (Quetiapine XR) in Acute and Maintenance Studies in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Suicidality Data
    Weisler RH, 9th International Forum on Mood and Anxiety Disorders (FMAD) in Monaco Monte-Carlo, 11/11/2009
  • Cardiovascular Outcomes in Children and Adults Treated With Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
    Weisler RH, (AACAP) American Academy of Child Psychiatry in Honolulu, HI, 10/27/2009
  • Efficacy & Tolerability of One-Daily Extended Release Quetiapine Fumarate (Quetiapine XR) Monotherapy in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pooled Analysis...
    Weisler RH, (ACNP) American College of Neuropsychopharmacology in Scottsdale, AZ, 12/7/2008
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Lectures

  • Psychopharmacology Update 
    Quadrant HealthCom, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio - 10/20/2012
  • Relationship of ADHD Symptom and Global Severity Assessments in Adults With ADHD and Executive Function Deficits Treated With Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate 
    NCDEU 52nd Annual Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Phoenix, AZ - 5/31/2012
  • Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Effects on Self-Reported Executive Function and Quality of Life in Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Focus on Emotional... 
    NCDEU 52nd Annual Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Phoenix, AZ - 5/31/2012
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Other

  • “Psyche Resources in the Military” (WebMD expert interview) 
    Richard H. Weisler
    http://www.medscape.com
    1/1/2011
  • “Addressing Accidental Overdose” (WebMD video commentary) 
    Richard H. Weisler
    http://www.medscape.com
    APA Conference in New Orleans, LA - 5/22/2010
  • “Adult ADHD Findings” (WebMD Video commentary & expert interview) 
    Richard H. Weisler, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
    APA Conference in New Orleans, LA - 5/22/2010
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Press Mentions

  • U.S. States Underreporting Overdose Deaths
    U.S. States Underreporting Overdose DeathsMarch 17th, 2020
  • Seroquel Treatment Borderline Personality Disorder 2018
    Seroquel Treatment Borderline Personality Disorder 2018September 20th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations