Christopher Pagnani MD
Dr. Christopher Pagnani is a board-certified psychiatrist and the Founder and Medical Director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates and Fine Tune Psychiatry, as well as Co-Founder of RiseNow Autism Innovations. With over two decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, he provides comprehensive psychiatric care focused on accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment, and long-term mental health outcomes.
Specialties & Focus Areas
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Substance use disorders
- Adult psychiatry
- Complex psychiatric consultations and second opinions
- Diagnostic clarification and medication management
Who They Help
Dr. Pagnani works with adults experiencing a broad range of psychiatric and emotional challenges. He frequently helps individuals seeking diagnostic clarity, medication management, treatment-resistant care, or second opinions for complex psychiatric cases. His practice supports patients navigating both acute mental health concerns and long-term psychiatric conditions.
Treatment Approach
Dr. Pagnani provides evidence-based psychiatric care grounded in clinical precision and individualized treatment planning. His approach emphasizes thoughtful medication management, accurate diagnosis, and collaboration with patients and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
In addition to treating symptoms, Dr. Pagnani carefully considers each patient’s personal history, trauma experiences, behavioral patterns, temperament, and life circumstances to create a more complete understanding of their mental health needs.
Professional Background
Dr. Pagnani graduated from Vanderbilt University and earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, where he received the Bodine Research Award. He completed his Psychiatry residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and served as Chief Resident during his training.
Since 2012, Dr. Pagnani has served as an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and as a Psychiatry Resident Supervisor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. His work includes academic teaching, clinical supervision, and contributions to psychiatric education and training.
Beyond clinical and academic work, he is an elected Board Member of Uplift: The Center for Grieving Children, an organization dedicated to providing free grief support services to children and families affected by loss, violence, illness, overdose, or incarceration.
Dr. Pagnani has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” throughout the Philadelphia region since 2020 and has been featured by media outlets including Good Day Philadelphia, KYW News, Newsweek, PopSugar, and The Philadelphia Inquirer for his expert mental health commentary.
Certifications & Affiliations
- Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2012–Present)
- Licensed Physician in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, California, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Instructor, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Psychiatry (2012–Present)
- Psychiatry Resident Supervisor, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2012–Present)
- Board Member, Uplift: The Center for Grieving Children
- Founder & Medical Director, Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates
- Founder & Medical Director, Fine Tune Psychiatry PC
- Co-Founder, RiseNow Autism Innovations
Locations & Availability
Dr. Pagnani maintains a private practice through Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, with primary office locations in Philadelphia and Paoli, Pennsylvania. He also serves in an administrative leadership role at Fine Tune Psychiatry, supporting provider development, telehealth services, and clinical operations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and neighboring states.
He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, California, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering both in-person and telepsychiatry services depending on patient location and availability.