In-person ADHD evaluation with Dr. Rajiv Kumra, MD serving Brooklyn residents from Park Slope, Williamsburg, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, and Bushwick. Office located at 245 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Adults 18+ seeking ADHD diagnosis can schedule same-week appointments starting at $150.
Brooklyn's creative and entrepreneurial culture attracts ambitious individuals in media, design, technology, music, and arts. The borough's population of approximately 2.7 million includes a high concentration of young professionals who often delay ADHD evaluation because they attribute their struggles with focus and organization to personal failings rather than neurodevelopmental differences. ADHD research suggests that roughly 6% of adults have ADHD, which would translate to approximately 162,000 Brooklyn residents with ADHD. Many of these individuals remain undiagnosed because creative work environments can provide natural accommodations for ADHD traits while simultaneously masking the underlying difficulty.
Brooklyn neighborhoods particularly attract creative professionals—from Williamsburg's technology and design sector to Park Slope's established creative families to DUMBO's artist and startup community. These individuals frequently experience a paradox where their creative hyperfocus makes them excellent at certain projects while their executive function challenges create chaos in other areas. You might excel at a design project or music production yet struggle to maintain consistent communication, manage finances, or coordinate your personal life. The fast-paced Brooklyn culture reinforces "hustle harder" mentality rather than seeking professional assessment, leaving many high-functioning adults with untreated ADHD managing exhaustion and stress rather than accessing treatment.
Brooklyn residents often travel to Midtown Manhattan for professional services, making the commute to Dr. Kumra's office at 245 5th Avenue manageable. The subway system provides direct access from key Brooklyn neighborhoods: the F, G, and J/Z lines serve Downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO; the L line connects Williamsburg directly to Midtown; the 2, 3, and 4, 5 lines serve Park Slope; and the A and C lines connect Brooklyn Heights. Many Brooklyn clients appreciate the professional in-person evaluation setting as distinct from their home or creative workspace, enabling clearer focus on their personal health assessment rather than work pressures.
Your ADHD evaluation begins with Dr. Kumra taking a detailed history of your symptoms, how they manifest in your personal and professional life, and how they compare to peer functioning. For creative professionals, this conversation often explores how your strengths in hyperfocus and creative thinking coexist with challenges in maintaining attention to less interesting tasks, following through on administrative work, or managing the business side of creative pursuits. Dr. Kumra explores whether your difficulty starting projects relates to procrastination driven by perfectionism or executive dysfunction, whether your relationship challenges stem from inattention and emotional reactivity, and whether work performance fluctuates based on project interest rather than ability.
The evaluation incorporates validated assessment tools including the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale and behavioral questionnaires designed to identify ADHD across domains of attention, executive function, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Dr. Kumra reviews any available educational records, previous healthcare documentation, and information about how symptoms emerged throughout your life. For many Brooklyn clients, childhood school records reveal patterns that make adult ADHD suddenly understandable—a history of "talking too much" in class, difficulty completing homework despite intelligence, or teachers describing you as capable but not working to potential.
Following comprehensive assessment, Dr. Kumra discusses whether your presentation aligns with ADHD diagnosis or whether other factors better explain your experiences. The evaluation considers how anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, substance use, or other medical conditions might be contributing. Some Brooklyn clients seeking evaluation discover that their primary issues stem from anxiety or trauma rather than ADHD, allowing them to pursue more effective treatment for their actual condition. Others receive clear ADHD diagnosis with recommendations for evidence-based treatment including medication, behavioral strategies, and lifestyle adjustments tailored to your creative and professional context.
The Brooklyn evaluation takes 60-90 minutes and includes comprehensive clinical documentation. You receive a detailed summary of findings that you can share with other providers or retain for future reference. If ADHD diagnosis is confirmed and you're interested in medication, Dr. Kumra provides thorough education about available options, expected timelines for symptom improvement, how to monitor effectiveness, and potential side effects. Many Brooklyn clients continue with Dr. Kumra for medication management appointments via virtual platforms after their initial in-person evaluation, maintaining the professional relationship while accommodating busy Brooklyn schedules.
Dr. Rajiv Kumra, MD is licensed to practice psychiatry in both New York and California (CA License C50114, NY License 193698), with extensive training and experience in adult ADHD evaluation and treatment. His medical background includes comprehensive residency training in psychiatry, with specialized focus on ADHD diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and long-term medication management. Dr. Kumra maintains current knowledge of ADHD research and treatment advances, ensuring that his recommendations reflect evidence-based psychiatric practice.
For Brooklyn clients, Dr. Kumra's practice is designed around the reality that ADHD affects people across every profession and background. He brings nonjudgmental clinical expertise to evaluating Brooklyn's diverse population—artists, tech entrepreneurs, educators, service workers, and professionals across all sectors. He recognizes that creative professionals often have distinct ADHD presentations and understands how untreated ADHD can create cycles of shame and burnout even in careers that reward some ADHD traits like creativity and spontaneity.
Dr. Kumra's approach emphasizes partnership with his clients around treatment decisions. He doesn't prescribe medication as a default but instead explores comprehensive options including behavioral strategies, environmental modifications, and medication when indicated. For medication management, he provides clear communication about expected effects, maintains regular follow-up appointments to monitor response, and adjusts treatment based on your actual experience and goals rather than assuming one medication works universally.
The initial ADHD evaluation at StopADHD costs $150 for the complete assessment—no additional fees, facility charges, or hidden costs. This single transparent price covers the full clinical interview, diagnostic assessment, clinical documentation, and results discussion. Many Brooklyn residents appreciate the straightforward pricing as they navigate managing creative careers or freelance work with variable income and expenses.
If you have insurance, our staff verifies your coverage before your appointment to determine your actual out-of-pocket cost, deductible status, and whether StopADHD is in-network with your carrier. Some insurance plans cover psychiatric evaluation entirely if you've met your deductible, while others require you to pay a co-pay. We provide this information in advance so you can make informed decisions. Some Brooklyn clients prefer self-pay at the $150 rate for simplicity, while others prefer utilizing their insurance coverage. Both approaches are available to you.
For ongoing medication management following your evaluation, appointment fees vary based on appointment type and frequency. Medication management can be continued with Dr. Kumra either in-person or via virtual appointments. Many Brooklyn clients utilize insurance for follow-up medication appointments while others continue with direct self-pay depending on their specific situation and insurance benefits. We accept credit card, debit card, and ACH transfer for all payments, processed through secure HIPAA-compliant systems.
We recognize that cost can be a barrier to accessing ADHD evaluation. While we don't offer sliding scale pricing, we encourage you to discuss your financial situation when scheduling. We can sometimes suggest community mental health options or help you explore insurance options that might make evaluation more affordable, though these alternatives typically involve longer wait times or less personalized care than Dr. Kumra's practice provides.
Book your in-person appointment with Dr. Kumra at 245 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Same-week availability for most Brooklyn residents. Call (401) 228-4185 or book your evaluation online now.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is educational only and not medical advice. ADHD evaluation and diagnosis must be conducted by a licensed healthcare provider through direct clinical assessment. StopADHD services are provided by Dr. Rajiv Kumra, MD, licensed in New York and California (CA License C50114, NY License 193698). Individual results vary based on diagnostic assessment. Always consult a licensed provider before making healthcare decisions. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or psychiatric emergency, contact emergency services or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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