Beverly Hills, California
Psychiatric Evaluation in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills can buy almost anything except a discreet psychiatric appointment this month: the practices worth seeing run referral-only books, and for recognizable people the waiting room itself is a problem money doesn't fix. Privacy here is a professional requirement, not a preference. The way out starts with an accurate diagnosis. shrinkMD provides full psychiatric evaluations to Beverly Hills by secure video, with a board certified clinician and a first appointment withwithout the typical months-long wait.
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 Beverly Hills chooses shrinkMD
From the flats to Century City to a trailer between setups, visits happen by encrypted video wherever you are in California that day, with industry calendars treated as normal scheduling inputs.
We bill no insurance, so there is no claim to surface and no database entry to leak, with flat published fees and records held between you and your board certified clinician.
What's included
What your evaluation includes
Plan for 45 to 60 minutes of real clinical work, two to four times the length of a rushed intake. Your clinician maps your symptoms and their timeline, screens the conditions that imitate one another, including bipolar patterns hiding behind depression and anxiety masking trauma, reviews medical contributors like thyroid problems and sleep loss, and documents every psychiatric medication you've tried with its dose, duration, and response.
You leave with a working diagnosis explained in plain language, validated baseline scores so progress can be measured, and a concrete plan covering medication and therapy options. Prescriptions reach your local pharmacy the same day when medication is part of the plan, and your follow up is booked before you sign off. If we aren't the right level of care, we say so and point you to what is.
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Care and next steps in Beverly Hills
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How does this stay out of the press?
There is nothing to find: no insurance claims, no sign in sheets, no waiting room. Encrypted video, flat fees, private records.
Can scheduling follow a production calendar?
Yes: visits happen wherever you are in California, follow ups run 15 to 30 minutes, and rescheduling is straightforward.
What happens after the evaluation?
Treatment starts: same day prescriptions when appropriate, a booked follow up, therapy coordination when it belongs in the plan, and measured progress from visit one.
Do I need a referral to book an evaluation?
No. You book directly, and with your permission we coordinate with your primary care clinician afterward so the whole picture stays connected.
Is a video evaluation as accurate as in person?
Yes. Psychiatric evaluation is history, conversation, and structured screening, all fully intact over secure video, and the research consistently shows equivalence.
About Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is home to about 32,700 residents. It's an affluent Los Angeles County city. Our patients here range across professionals, business owners, and families.
Serving Beverly Hills
Care should reach every corner of Beverly Hills. As an upscale city surrounded by Los Angeles, Beverly Hills stretches from Wilshire Boulevard, the city's residential canyons, and Rodeo Drive, 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.
Nearby areas
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Your next step in The Shrink Network
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Each site in the network has one job. No matter where you enter, we help you find the next step that makes sense.
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Start psychiatric evaluation in Beverly Hills
Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Beverly Hills residents, by secure video from home.
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