Indianapolis, Indiana
Medication Management in Indianapolis
Indy works hard at looking fine: logistics shifts, hospital systems, and midwestern reserve that files the 3 a.m. dread and the shrinking patience under tired. The metro's months long psychiatric waits make staying quiet the path of least resistance, and the symptoms collect the toll. Medication that affects your brain should be managed, not merely refilled. shrinkMD brings board certified medication management to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, on your terms
Getting help is now just as easy as staying quiet: evaluation within days by video from Broad Ripple, Carmel, or a parked truck at the warehouse, with post shift and evening slots as the default.
Plain dealing throughout: flat published fees, no insurance billing and therefore no databases, validated scores at every visit, one clinician from start to finish.
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 Indianapolis
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is this as legitimate as the big systems downtown?
Same board certification, same evidence standards, minus the months of waiting, and we coordinate with your Indy doctors with your permission.
Do you serve Hamilton County and the suburbs?
All of central Indiana identically, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, Avon and beyond.
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 Indianapolis
Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and a major medical and healthcare hub. It's home to about 880,000 people, the largest city in Indiana. The people we see here include professionals, hospital and pharmaceutical workers, students, and working families.
Serving Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of Indiana, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Indianapolis by secure video, whether you're near White River State Park, Fountain Square, and downtown. 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.
Nearby areas
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Indianapolis residents, by secure video from home.
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