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Christopher J McDougle

Christopher J McDougle, MD

Psychiatry

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Christopher J McDougle

Christopher McDougle, MD, received a B.A. in Chemistry from Valparaiso University in 1981 (with Highest Distinction) and an M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1986 (with Highest Distinction). He subsequently completed a residency in psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine (1990) and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center (1995). After seven years on the faculty at Yale, Dr. McDougle joined the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in 1997 as the Raymond E. Houk Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In September of 2000, Dr. McDougle was named the Albert Eugene Sterne Professor of Psychiatry and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the IUSM. He continued on as Director of the Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, as well. In the fall of 2011, Dr. McDougle became the Director of the Lurie Center for Autism and the Nancy Lurie Marks Professor in the Field of Autism at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. McDougle was elected to the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology in 1995, and is now a fellow. He was twice chosen as Teacher of the Year by the Yale Psychiatry Residents. In 2002, Dr. McDougle was selected as a recipient of the 12th Annual Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D. Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education from the American Psychiatric Association, and in 2007 he was selected as a recipient of the Annual Irma Bland Award for Excellence in Teaching Residents, also by the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. McDougle was awarded the Frank J. Menolascino Award from the American Psychiatric Association in 2009 and the George Tarjan Award from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in 2012. In 2003, he was appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Mental Health Clinic at the Lurie Center for Autism

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Yale Child Study Center at Yale University School of Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1995
  • Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital, Psychiatry, 1990
  • Internship: Norwalk Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1987
  • Medical Education: Indiana University School of Medicine, 1986

Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1996

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid NY
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Behavioral Health
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

67 ratings, 32 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/29/2026

    Dr McDougle is a brilliant and thoughtful practitioner. He thinks "outside the box", which is what my son needs. We feel very grateful to have him managing our son's medications for the past 10 years.

  • Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Dr. McDougle is a very dedicated and compassionate provider. He is always cheerful and upbeat and brings out the best in my daughter. His compassionate never waivers. His knowledge and experience continue to keep [redacted] on a good path. We are blessed to have him on our team. He always hits the ball out of the park! Best advice without being extreme. Definitely an asset to MGH. He is the best of the best!

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Dr Mcdougle has been with us all the way. We have gone to him for 12+ years. Dr has treated our autistic son who has Catatonia with the state of the art medicines and therapies to help with the Catatonia. He always look at the research and possibilities for treatments and new possibilities for treatment.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Dr.McDougle's is an expert in his field and we immensely appreciate the opportunity to have had a consult with him for our son with autism. His insight was impressive and his explanations were easy to follow and sincere. He truly cares for his patients!

  • Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Our family had a great experience with the providers and also with everybody we met at the center, from receptionists to other practitioners in the hallways. The staff is very friendly, very receptive of us, and the provider is excellent. He listened to our concerns and provided us with answers to our questions and concerns. And I can do nothing but praise the entire team of the Larry Center.

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    He's very caring and thoughtful, and is interested in my opinions and questions.

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr. McDougle is the best. Appts are very productive. He is approachable, receptive and understanding. Comfortable and non-judgemental appts. always. Many thanks to Dr. McDougle and the Lurie Center!

  • Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Dr McDougle listens to my concerns as a parent and always has an understanding perspective concerning the issues at hand. He never rushes the conversation and truly cares for his patients. I have recommended the Lurie Center to multiple people!

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. McDougal seemed completely disengaged and depressed throughout this 15-minute virtual visit. Since my son only sees him once a year virtually, normally, it was a huge disappointment. He did not provide satisfactory answers to questions that I had about medication and issues my son is having. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    My impression of this doctor was excellent. I appreciated him talking in my terms vs Doctor terminology.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Mcdougle is an excellent listener, a great partner in caring for my son with autism and I wouldn't want anybody else to deal with him.

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    We have always had a positive experience with this provider. Additionally, his support staff are always very responsive and helpful.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Mcdougle is a terrific person and very knowledgeable provider. He gives the best possible care.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. McDougle is the absolute best at what he does in his practice! We were very fortunate to have been introduced to him about 10 years ago, at a time when other physicians couldn't help my adult child with issues I was terribly concerned about. He is very easy to talk to and listens to everything with interest and an intent to delve into and arrive at a particular cause and effect.. in other words, completely thorough. I appreciate him very much and will always thank him for what he's done for us!

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Excellent services

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Sr. Mcdougle is always thoughtful and attentive in his interactions, questions and follow up. Really listens to both parent and adult patient. Has been very supportive.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable and courteous

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. McDougle is kind, caring and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Dr. McDougle is always ready to help and always available.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    We are grateful for Dr. McDougle's expertise for those with Williams Syndrome. Not many providers understand the complex hills and valleys of the WS psychological profile.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    This provider is an very good listener and asks pertinent questions. He takes appropriate time to hear all you need to say and clearly thinks about his responses. He is very respectful of his patient in spite of the patients special needs.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Knowledgeable, informative, polite, understanding and support

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. McDougle is the best!!! We have been seeing him for our son with Autism, well over a decade now.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Dr McDougle cares about me and works hard to think about ways to help me feel better. He listens carefully and believes I can feel better in time.

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Dr McDougle continues to be a lifeline for my autistic son and our family. He has so much experience and knowledge about medications in autistic people, and understands that no two patients are alike. He has always taken my son's behaviors and reactions seriously, and has stabilized him by thinking outside the box. I've always gotten a prompt response from Dr McDougle whenever we've been in trouble. He talks to my son about all his interests--comic books, movies, restaurants and then listens to the parents concerns. He works together with the parents by including us in the decision making process. We're so thankful to have Dr McDougle as our son's psychiatrist. Our lives have turned around in a positive direction.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. McDougle is fantastic. He always takes a great interest in not just [redacted], but our entire family and how [redacted] coexists within the family. Can't be more thankful for his time and professionalism and his just incredible knowledge and attentiveness to [redacted]'s needs.

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Extremely knowledgeable. Very good listener.

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. McDougal is the best! He has been treating my son for years and has really made a difference in the quality of his life.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Words cannot describe our gratitude to Dr. McDougle. I cannot imagine what our lives would be like without his expertise and devotion.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    We have always been very happy with Dr. Mcdougle. He's a wonderful doctor, a good listener, and he always includes [redacted] in our visits and makes the best suggestions when it comes to his needs. We're very grateful to have Dr. Mcdougle.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Listened carefully and provided thoughtful feedback.

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Experienced knowledgeable professional and a good guy as well