Fort Wayne, Indiana
Psychiatric Evaluation in Fort Wayne
Northeast Indiana handles things privately, which is how treatable anxiety and depression survive whole careers here: carried through plant shifts and family dinners while the region's thin psychiatric supply quotes next season. Sturdy is not the same as well. The way out starts with an accurate diagnosis. shrinkMD provides full psychiatric evaluations to Fort Wayne 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
shrinkMD in Fort Wayne, on your terms
We respect the privacy instinct and remove the supply problem: care within days by video from Aboite to New Haven, no insurance billing, no databases, records only you control.
Treatment is practical and measured: full evaluations, symptom scores tracked visit to visit, honest prescribing without controlled substances, labs coordinated through your local clinic when needed.
What's included
What a thorough evaluation looks like
We treat the evaluation as the highest leverage hour in psychiatry, because everything downstream depends on it. Yours runs 45 to 60 minutes and works through symptoms, sleep, substances and caffeine, medical history, family patterns, and the full record of prior treatment, what helped, what didn't, and at what dose and duration.
Differential diagnosis is the discipline most often skipped in shorter intakes, and the one we refuse to skip: unipolar versus bipolar, anxiety versus trauma, attention deficit versus exhaustion. The visit closes with a plain language diagnosis, measured baselines, a stepwise plan, same day prescriptions when appropriate, and an honest answer about whether outpatient telehealth is the right level of care for you.
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Care and next steps in Fort Wayne
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Will anyone around town know I am in treatment?
Only whoever you tell. No clinic lot, no waiting room, no insurance trail, structurally private.
Can plant rotations fit appointments?
Yes, post shift mornings and evening slots are standard, and visits run 15 to 30 minutes.
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 Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is a northeastern Indiana regional medical hub. It's home to about 273,000 people, the second-largest city in Indiana. The people we see here include hospital staff, working families, and manufacturing workers.
Serving Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is a northeastern Indiana city at the confluence of three rivers, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Fort Wayne by secure video, whether you're near the West Central neighborhood, downtown, and Promenade Park. 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.
Nearby areas
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Fort Wayne residents, by secure video from home.
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