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Online psychiatry for Pearl City, Hawaii
Pearl City watches the harbor that anchors America's Pacific presence, while Oahu's psychiatric waitlists stretch months for military and civilian families alike. shrinkMD brings board certified online psychiatry to Pearl City and central Oahu, within days.
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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Care in Pearl City
Real psychiatry, without the local waitlist
Central Oahu lives between the H-1 and the harbor: military households at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, shipyard workers, healthcare staff, and multigenerational local families sharing the same short list of island psychiatrists. Hawaii's specialist shortage is among the worst in the nation, and the queue does not care who you are.
shrinkMD bypasses the queue. You meet a board certified clinician licensed in Hawaii by secure video from your home in Pearl City, Aiea, or Waipahu, usually within days of booking, with evening slots that respect watch schedules and trade winds alike.
We treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and the full adult outpatient range, with experience in military family life and the particular stress of deployment cycles. We do not bill TRICARE or any insurance, but fees are flat and published, and superbills are provided.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care for the full range of adult outpatient conditions.
Sleep & Insomnia
Chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep, treated without controlled substances.
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From the harbor view to Mililani, expert care is a few days away, island time respected.
Getting started
Getting started in Pearl City
Complete the secure intake
A few minutes online so we can match you with the right clinician.
Meet your clinician by video
A full 45 to 60 minute evaluation from anywhere private in the area, as clinician availability allows.
Get your plan the same day
A working diagnosis, clear next steps, and prescriptions to your local pharmacy when appropriate.
Follow up that actually happens
Short measured visits with the same clinician, scheduled around real life in Pearl City.
Local resources
Mental health resources in the Pearl City area
Oahu has dedicated crisis and support resources.
- Hawaii CARES: 988 or 1-800-753-6879, statewide crisis support
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
- Emergency: 911 or the nearest emergency department, including Pali Momi Medical Center
- NAMI Hawaii offers support groups and family education
Access
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Hawaii
shrinkMD operates as a transparent cash pay practice: we don't bill insurance, which is what keeps evaluations a full hour, follow ups consistent, and your records entirely out of insurer databases. Fees are flat and published before you book, HSA and FSA funds work, and superbills are available for possible out of network reimbursement.
Our clinicians are licensed in Hawaii and see patients by secure video anywhere in the state, as clinician availability allows. If we're ever not the right level of care, we say so plainly and help you find what is.
Where we serve
Pearl City and nearby areas we serve
We serve central Oahu by video, identically:
- Pearl City and Pacific Palisades
- Aiea and Halawa
- Waipahu and Waikele
- Mililani and Wahiawa
- Ewa Beach, Kapolei, and the Leeward side
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Helpful next steps
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Pearl City?
Yes. shrinkMD provides licensed online psychiatry for adults across Hawaii, including Pearl City, by secure video, with evaluations usually available as soon as availability allows.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Pearl City?
No. shrinkMD doesn't prescribe controlled substances anywhere, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. We're upfront about this and effective with the evidence based alternatives.
How fast can I be seen in Pearl City?
Usually as clinician availability allows, compared to the months long waits common locally. Early treatment is easier treatment.
Will I see the same clinician each time?
Yes. Continuity is a core standard: one clinician who knows your history, your scores, and your goals, visit after visit.
What number do I call in Pearl City for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. shrinkMD is an outpatient practice, not an emergency service, and we want you safe first.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Pearl City?
We don't bill insurance. You pay a transparent flat fee per visit, HSA and FSA funds work, and we provide superbills you may submit for possible out of network reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you've privacy and a connection: home, an office, or a parked car. There's no clinic to drive to and no waiting room.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward.
My spouse deploys and I'm solo parenting for months. Is that something you treat?
The depression, anxiety, and insomnia that deployment cycles produce are absolutely treatable, and common. Video visits from home after bedtime are how many military spouses here actually attend appointments.
Does the time difference complicate scheduling with a mainland-style service?
No. Appointments are scheduled in Hawaii time with clinicians licensed in Hawaii. Your 7pm is our 7pm for scheduling purposes.
About Pearl City
Pearl City is home to about 45,000 people. It's a suburban community on Oahu's south shore, along the north side of Pearl Harbor west of Honolulu. Our patients here range across local families, military and defense households, and commuters who work in Honolulu.
Serving Pearl City
Care should reach every corner of Pearl City. As a residential city on Oahu's south shore along Pearl Harbor, Pearl City stretches from Central Oahu, Leeward Oahu, and the Pearl Harbor shoreline, 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.
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Call 1-877-747-4656 or book online. Appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Pearl City residents, by secure video from home.
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