Frisco, Texas
Medication Management in Frisco
Frisco has outgrown its infrastructure for two straight decades, and psychiatric capacity lags furthest behind: new neighborhoods arrive years before new psychiatrists do. Families who moved here for schools and careers find the nearest open appointment months out or down the tollway. Medication that affects your brain should be managed, not merely refilled. shrinkMD brings board certified medication management to Frisco 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 Frisco, on your terms
From the Star to the 380 corridor, visits happen by video around tournament weekends and practice calendars, with relocation stress treated as the genuine clinical event it is.
We bill no insurance, fees are flat and published, and no referral is needed, which matters when you have not chosen local doctors yet.
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 Frisco
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can appointments fit youth sports schedules?
Daily. Video visits between drop offs are the norm here, and follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes.
Do you cover the towns north of Frisco?
Yes: Prosper, Celina, Little Elm, and the whole corridor, identically by video anywhere in Texas.
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 Frisco
Frisco is home to around 245,000 people. It's a fast-growing Dallas suburb in Collin County. Our patients here range across young families, professionals, and commuters working across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Serving Frisco
Care should reach every corner of Frisco. As a fast-growing city north of Dallas, Frisco stretches from Toyota Stadium, Stonebriar Centre, and downtown Frisco, and shrinkMD brings board-certified telepsychiatry to all of it by secure video, with the same psychiatrist over time.
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.
Learn more
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 Frisco residents, by secure video from home.
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