George Tesar, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.6224
- Fax:
- 216.445.0127
Additional Locations
Epilepsy Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.6224
- Fax:
- 216.445.0127
Treatment & Services
- 2nd Opinion Evaluations
- Adult Psychopharmacology
- Behavioral Epilepsy Diagnosis and Management
- Clinical Trials
- Cognitive/neuropsychological Evaluations
- Emergency Psychiatry
- Heart Brain Medicine
- Liaison Psychiatry Consultation
- Medication Management
- Presurgical Behavior Health Evaluations
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Telemedicine
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Adult
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping With Chronic Medical Conditions
- Delusional Disorder
- Depression
- Depressive Disorders
- Major Depression
- Mood Disorder
- Non-epileptic seizure disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Psychiatric Issues In Epilepsy
- Schizophrenia
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Board-certified in both psychiatry and internal medicine, Dr. Tesar graduated from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minn., in 1977 and completed dual-residency training in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic in 1980 and in psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass., in 1983. After serving as Chief Resident of the Acute (emergency) Psychiatry Service in the Department of Psychiatry at MGH, he did a one-year psychosomatic (consultation-liaison psychiatry) fellowship and later joined the MGH Staff in Psychopharmacology and Consultation Psychiatry. In 1987, he was appointed Chief of the Acute (Emergency) Psychiatry Service at MGH. While at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Tesar was also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School.
In 1993, Dr. Tesar returned to Cleveland and served as the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Cleveland Clinic until 2009. From 1997 - 2009, he served as the Medical Director for Marymount Behavioral Healthcare Services and Cleveland Clinic Health System Behavioral Medicine Services. Dr. Tesar assumed Directorship of the General Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program from 2009 - 2015.
Dr. Tesar is a member of the American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, American Group Medical Association, American College of Clinical Psychiatrists, Ohio Psychiatric Association, Cleveland Psychiatric Society, American College of Psychiatrists, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine and the Cleveland Consultation-Liaison Society. Dr. Tesar is also a Distinguished Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association.
He has written numerous articles and book chapters in professional publications. His areas of expertise and research interest are in anxiety and mood disorders, the interface between psychiatric and medical illness (e.g., epilepsy) and the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in primary care and patients with brain disorders. Dr. Tesar also teaches and supervises psychiatry residents and medical students in the disciplines of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, neuropsychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry and administrative psychiatry.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1993
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital
Psychiatry
Boston,
MA USA
1984
Residency - Massachusetts General Hospital
Psychiatry
Boston,
MA USA
1983
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1980
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1978
Medical Education - Mayo Medical School
Rochester,
MN USA
1977
Undergraduate - Yale University
Philosophy & Psychology
New Haven,
CT USA
1973
Professional Highlights
- Chairman, Cleveland Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology (1993 - 2009)
- Director of Behavioral Health, Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center
- Director of General Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program (2009 - 2015)
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry
Specialty Interests
Adult psychopharmacology, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Coping with General Medical Illness and Specific Medical Illness, Depression and Depressive Disorders, Emergency Psychiatry, Epilepsy and Behavior Research, Epilepsy and Behavior Treatment, General Anxiety, Heart Brain Medicine, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Psychosis, Psychosomatic Medicine, Schizophrenia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Telemedicine
Awards & Honors
- 2001 Bruce Hubbard Stewart Award for ability to combine sensitivity and compassion with knowledge and skill in the practice of medicine
- 2001 Member, American College of Psychiatrists
- 2002 Best Doctors in America
- 2002 NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award
- 2005 Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
- 2005 Teacher of the Year, awarded by Cleveland Clinic Psychiatry Residents
- 2008 Best Poster Award. Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine Annual Meeting
Memberships
- American Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
- American College of Psychiatrists
- American Medical Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- Ohio Psychiatric Association
Research & Publications
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108 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
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| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
34 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020
Dr Tesar always shows the utmost concern in caring for me as a patient. I can't imagine having gotten this far without him.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020
Dr. Tesar is very empathetic
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2020
Dr Tesar recognized, and is helping me manage anxiety as well as ADHD.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2020
Dr. Tesar makes me feel very assured that he has my mental health at the top of his list. He reinforces all information to make sure we are on the same page.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
Overall I have had a superior experience as Dr. Tesar's patient from the beginning. honest, trusting and a high level of mutual respect.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
I already did recommend Dr. Tesar.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020
The online visit was a great experience, was simple to connect, and Dr. Tesar did a wonderful job going over all the issues and questions that I had.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
Dr. Tesar is a quality physician who deeply cares about the quality of life for his patients.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
Dr. Tesar has always allowed for open dialogue to ask any questions or share concerns before he will give an opinion that is based upon the patient concerns and the manner in which he is able to assist
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
always a good experience with Dr. Tesar.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
There is a lot of paper work that needs completed before an appointment. Submitting the information to an email through a scan would be easier such as, scanning the physician's order with the medications on them.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
This was my first time attending an appointment with Dr. Tesar with Vito Faga. I was impressed with Dr. Tesar's honesty and kindness. I would recommend Dr. Tesar to others. Very good appointment
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
Outstanding physician.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
Dr. Tesar has been such a wonderful practitioner, and even more important, a kind man. I would not have made it without his care.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
Dr. Tesar is kind, considerate, thorough and respectful of my input regarding my health.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Doctor Tesar takes the time to listen and explains his diagnosis very well
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Dr. Tesar is the only physician in 32 years who realized that my emotional concerns needed to be addressed.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2020
we couldn't connect for the virtual visit. I called Dr Tesar's assistant and he contacted me via FaceTime for the appt.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
Dr. Tesar is a psychiatrist that listens to you and provides the best care that he can for his patients. we didn't get to do a video Appoint. D/T weather, my internet was going in and out D/T Storms in my area. We talked on the phone and went over how I've been and what is being done for the same, and how it's working. He addresses what's been going on and if the treatment I'm on is working. He always checks how you're doing and if something else will help more. He's just A Very Good Doctor, Something that's hard to find these days!
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
I would Recommend All the Doctors that has Treated me at Cleveland Clinic!!
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
I have attempted 2 Virtual Visits with 2 CCF providers with no success on either appointment.
Reviewed on May 28, 2020
Dr. Tesar is very caring. He understands and addresses all our concerns. He was proactive with a plan of action for us.
Reviewed on May 27, 2020
I really like better meeting face to face, in person than doing it by videoDr.Tesar secretary Kelly was extremely helpful and patient in helping me set the video appointment.
Reviewed on May 14, 2020
Dr Tesar is always pleasant, attentive and informative.
Reviewed on May 5, 2020
Video vists prevent the provider of observing the person in real life. This prevent the actual touching of the patient if necessary. Also, being able to view the patient's entire body, their posture, movements, reactions to dicussions could provide the provider with additional information. I think telemedicine is good when necessary but that in-person visits are the best care and should be the standard.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2020
Dr Tesar always takes the time to listen to me and then he always had good suggestions as to how to deal a particular situation should it come up again. I have been under the care of Dr Tesar for 13 years now and I can say my quality of life is SO much better because of his care and compassion of his patients. I told him he cannot retire
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2020
dr. Tesar has a great personality that helped make me comfortable talking to him. it helped he listened well and joked to put me at ease
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2020
Dr. Tessar is once of the best Mental Health Provider I never meet before!
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2020
dr Tessar and his staff are top of the line and represent The Cleveland Clinic in the best possible manner.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2020
Dr. Tesar is the best. He genuinely cares about his patients and their best interest. I will never go see anyone else.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2020
I would highly recommend Dr. Tesar to anyone.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
seeing dr Tesar for ~24 years. he's the best! I'm dreading the day he retires. hope it's NOT soon.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2020
Outstanding physician.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2020
The Clinic is my health care provider and will continue to be until I expire.