West Palm Beach, Florida
Medication Management in West Palm Beach
West Palm swells and empties with the season, and so does its stress: hospitality and equestrian calendars that own your winter, healthcare corridors running shifts year round, and a population of part year residents whose northern psychiatrist is suddenly twelve hundred miles away. The local waitlists never got the memo that your symptoms are on a schedule. That's what unmanaged medication looks like, and it's fixable. shrinkMD delivers real medication stewardship to West Palm Beach: board certified clinicians, measured follow up, and visits that fit your actual schedule.
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 West Palm Beach chooses shrinkMD
We flex with the season instead of fighting it: heavier support during the winter crush, lighter touch off season, visits by video from Flamingo Park, Wellington, or wherever the calendar has you, at hours that respect barn time and hospital shifts.
Part year residents keep continuity across our ten states, including New York. And with no insurance billing, your care stays out of every database, which matters in communities where reputations are currency.
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 West Palm Beach
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
My psychiatrist is in New York. Can you take over for the winter, or year round?
Either. We serve both states, so many patients consolidate with one shrinkMD clinician who sees them in both places. Records transfer with your authorization.
Do you see healthcare workers from the medical corridor?
Yes, frequently, with scheduling around shifts and care that stays entirely outside employer systems.
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.
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.
About West Palm Beach
With about 120,000 residents, West Palm Beach is a community we're glad to serve. It's the seat of Palm Beach County and a regional hub for a large retiree population. We care for retirees, older adults, and working families.
Serving West Palm Beach
Across West Palm Beach, from the Flagler Drive waterfront, downtown, and Waterfront Park, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. West Palm Beach is the heart of Palm Beach County, on the Intracoastal Waterway, 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 West Palm Beach residents, by secure video from home.
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