Bellevue, Nebraska
Medication Management in Bellevue
Bellevue lives close to Offutt, and that closeness shapes who seeks care: military spouses holding households together through TDYs and deployments, veterans translating service stress into civilian life, and base adjacent civilians who assume every clinic feeds some system somewhere. The result is a town full of people toughing out conditions that respond beautifully to treatment. Psychiatric medication deserves an owner, not an autopilot. shrinkMD provides board certified medication management to Bellevue by secure video, with follow up that happens on schedule and decisions driven by measured results.
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
Why Bellevue chooses shrinkMD
shrinkMD sits entirely outside military and insurance systems: we bill nothing to TRICARE or anyone else, so no claims exist, and records move only with your written authorization. Adult family members and veterans are seen within days.
Scheduling respects base rhythms and Omaha commutes alike, early, evening, and weekend adjacent slots, by video from Olde Towne to the new developments off 370.
What's included
How medication management works here
Everything starts with your medication story: what you take now and every psychiatric medication you've tried, each with dose, duration, and response, because that history is the strongest predictor of what will work next. Changes are then made one at a time, at sensible doses, and judged against validated symptom scores rather than impressions.
Expect visits every two to four weeks while adjusting and every one to three months once stable. Side effects get adult guidance, what fades, what to report, and how to switch safely, and tapers are planned rather than abrupt. We deprescribe when a medication stops earning its place, we don't prescribe controlled substances, and labs, when needed, are coordinated through your local clinic or lab.
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Care and next steps in Bellevue
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can a spouse get support during a deployment?
Yes, and deployment seasons are precisely when support belongs. We plan heavier touch during workups and absences, lighter when the household is whole.
Do you see veterans alongside their VA care?
Yes, with your permission we coordinate records both directions so nothing conflicts.
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.
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.
About Bellevue
Bellevue is anchored by Offutt Air Force Base and U.S. Strategic Command, with a large military community in the Omaha metro. It's home to about 64,000 residents, the third-largest city in Nebraska. The people we see here include military families, active-duty service members, veterans, defense and government workers, and commuters.
Serving Bellevue
Bellevue is Nebraska's oldest town, just south of Omaha and home to Offutt Air Force Base, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Bellevue by secure video, whether you're near Old Towne Bellevue, the Offutt Air Force Base area, and Fontenelle Forest. 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 Bellevue residents, by secure video from home.
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