Papillion, Nebraska
Medication Management in Papillion
Papillion tops the best places to live lists, and the families who make it that way are quietly stretched to the edge: two careers, three activity calendars, aging parents a zip code away, and an Omaha metro waitlist that offers help in four months. The anxiety and depression underneath suburban competence are real conditions, not character flaws. Psychiatric medication deserves an owner, not an autopilot. shrinkMD provides board certified medication management to Papillion 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
shrinkMD in Papillion, on your terms
Care fits the family calendar instead of competing with it: video visits after drop off, during lunch, or once the house goes quiet, within days of booking, from anywhere in Sarpy County.
Nothing enters an employer plan or insurer database because we bill no insurance. With your permission we coordinate with your family doctor, so the whole picture stays whole.
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 Papillion
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can my spouse be seen too?
Yes, as a separate adult patient with independent privacy. Households often stagger care once the first person starts.
Is this separate from our family doctor or a replacement?
Complementary. Your PCP keeps the whole body; we bring psychiatric depth and speed, and we coordinate with their office with your permission.
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 Papillion
With about 25,000 residents, Papillion is a community we're glad to serve. It's the seat of Sarpy County and a growing suburb of Omaha near Offutt Air Force Base. We care for military families, commuters, young families, and professionals working in the Omaha metro.
Serving Papillion
Across Papillion, from downtown Papillion, Halleck Park, and the Sump Memorial Library area, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Papillion is the seat of Sarpy County in the Omaha metro, so virtual care means no drive and no waiting room, just steady follow-up with one clinician.
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.
Helpful guides to read next
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 Papillion residents, by secure video from home.
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