Alpharetta, Georgia
Medication Management in Alpharetta
Alpharetta's tech corridor runs on precision scheduling, and North Fulton psychiatry does not: months out, panels closed without notice, and office hours that collide with GA-400. High performing households postpone care until it stops being postponable. Medication that affects your brain should be managed, not merely refilled. shrinkMD brings board certified medication management to Alpharetta by video, with appointments as soon as availability allows and progress tracked at every visit.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed July 7, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Why shrinkMD
shrinkMD in Alpharetta, on your terms
From Avalon to Windward to Milton, visits happen by video from home or office, with the one hour evaluation followed by 15 to 30 minute follow ups inside a lunch block.
We bill no insurance, so no record of care exists in any system an employer touches, with flat published fees and HSA and FSA accepted.
What's included
What careful prescribing actually involves
Choosing a medication is reasoning, not reflex: your specific diagnosis, your past trials and their outcomes, family response patterns, side effect profiles, interactions with what you already take, and your own priorities, sleep, weight, energy, focus, all weigh in. We explain the tradeoffs and decide together.
Then we manage it like it matters: measured follow up every two to four weeks during changes, honest side effect guidance, planned tapers instead of cold stops, and deprescribing when something is no longer pulling its weight. Monitoring labs run through your local lab with results reviewed together. We don't prescribe stimulants or benzodiazepines, and we're direct about that up front.
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Care and next steps in Alpharetta
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
We just relocated for work; how fast can we establish care?
Within days, no referral needed. Bring your medication history with names, doses, durations, and responses to make the first plan smart.
Do you cover the whole GA-400 corridor?
Identically: Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell, Cumming, and all of north metro, by video.
What if my medication causes side effects?
You get clear guidance on what fades within two weeks, what deserves a message, and what means call now, and switches are planned rather than abrupt.
Will you coordinate with my primary care doctor?
With your permission, yes, in both directions, so interactions get caught and both plans pull the same way.
How often will I be seen?
Every two to four weeks while starting or adjusting, then every one to three months once stable. The cadence follows your response, not a fixed grid.
About Alpharetta
Alpharetta is an affluent suburb in the Atlanta metro known as a technology and corporate hub along the GA 400 corridor. It's home to about 65,000 people. The people we see here include tech and corporate professionals, families, and commuters.
Serving Alpharetta
Alpharetta is a fast-growing city north of Atlanta, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Alpharetta by secure video, whether you're near the Alpha Loop, the North Point area, and Avalon. You keep the same clinician each visit, with no commute and no waiting room.
What it costs
Transparent, published pricing
Our self-pay prices are the same in every state where we practice. No insurance billing, and no surprise statement later.
| Service | Self-pay price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Initial evaluation | From $295 | A full 50 to 60 minute evaluation, diagnosis, and written plan. |
| Follow-up visits | $110 to $215 | Per visit, depending on length and complexity. Member rates are lower. |
| Membership (optional) | $49 per month | Priority scheduling, member rates, and the Unstuck and QuitScrolling apps. First month free. |
Your care team
Who you will see
Your care is delivered by shrinkMD clinicians, and you keep the same one over time. You meet by secure video with a clinician licensed in your state.
- Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, founder and board certified psychiatrist (ABPN), dual board certified in psychiatry and in sports and performance psychiatry.
- Matthew George, PMHNP-BC, ANP-BC, dual board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than two decades of clinical experience.
Related reading
More from a trusted source: Mental health medications - MedlinePlus.
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Alpharetta residents, by secure video from home.
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