Tampa, Florida
Medication Management in Tampa
An antidepressant that helped two years ago and now doesn't, a mood stabilizer nobody has checked since the prescriber moved to a concierge model, refills bridged by an urgent care on Dale Mabry: that's what unmanaged medication looks like in Tampa, and it's common. shrinkMD provides the opposite: board certified clinicians managing psychiatric medication by secure video across Tampa Bay, with follow up that happens on schedule, decisions made from measured results, and appointments that fit hospitality shifts, hospital rotations, and bridge traffic alike.
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
Management that respects Bay area life
Follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes by video and land where your life has room: before a Tampa General shift, after the kids are at school in FishHawk, or from a quiet office in Westshore. Across the bay in St. Pete? Same care, no Howard Frankland required.
We send prescriptions electronically to any Tampa pharmacy, coordinate with your primary care doctor whenever you want, and keep everything out of insurer databases because we don't bill insurance. What your treatment looks like stays between you and your clinician.
What's included
How medication management works here
We start from your full medication story: what you take now and every psychiatric medication you've tried, with dose, duration, and response. That record steers what comes next and protects you from repeating failures. Adjustments are made one at a time, measured against validated symptom scores at every visit.
You're seen every two to four weeks while we adjust, then every one to three months once things hold. Side effects get adult treatment: clear expectations about what fades, what to report, and planned tapers instead of abrupt stops. We deprescribe when medications stop earning their place. We don't prescribe controlled substances, stated plainly before you book, and labs when needed are coordinated through your Tampa physician or a nearby lab.
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Care and next steps in Tampa
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Can you take over my prescriptions from a Tampa practice that closed or went concierge?
Yes, typically, for non controlled medications, after an evaluation and records review. This is one of the most common ways patients arrive.
How long are follow up visits?
15 to 30 minutes by video, which is why they actually happen. Consistent short visits outperform rare long ones for medication care.
Do you prescribe controlled substances in Tampa?
No, none, anywhere. We're clear about it up front and skilled with the non controlled options that work.
What if I live in St. Pete or Clearwater but work in Tampa?
Location within Florida doesn't matter. Take the visit wherever you're private, either side of the bay.
Will you talk to my primary care doctor?
With your permission, gladly. Coordinated care catches interactions and keeps both plans pulling the same direction.
About Tampa
Tampa is the third-largest city in Florida and a West Central Florida medical hub anchored by Tampa General Hospital. It's home to about 400,000 residents. The people we see here include working families, commuters, professionals, and hospital staff.
Serving Tampa
Tampa is the largest city on Florida's Gulf coast, on Tampa Bay, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Tampa by secure video, whether you're near the Channel District, the Tampa Riverwalk, and downtown along the Hillsborough River. 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 Tampa residents, by secure video from home.
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