Honolulu, Hawaii
Psychiatric Evaluation in Honolulu
Hawaii carries one of the worst psychiatric shortages in the nation, and Oahu feels it as months long waits and providers leaving for the mainland, while local culture keeps struggles inside the house and military families add visibility worries on top. Paradise weather never treated anyone's depression. The way out starts with an accurate diagnosis. shrinkMD provides full psychiatric evaluations to Honolulu 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
Care built around Honolulu
Mainland supply on island schedules: board certified clinicians within days, early island mornings and evenings set in your time zone, from Kaimuki to Kapolei to Mililani, with family and cultural context honored in planning.
Nothing bills to TRICARE or any insurer, records move only with written authorization, and one clinician stays with you visit after visit.
What's included
Inside the evaluation hour
Real diagnosis takes time, so we protect a full 45 to 60 minutes. The hour covers your story chronologically, when symptoms started and what they've cost, plus structured screening across conditions, because depression, anxiety, trauma, attention problems, and sleep deprivation overlap from the inside. Medical mimics get ruled out rather than assumed away.
The most valuable history is your medication record: every psychiatric medication tried, at what dose, for how long, and with what response, including side effects. With that map, your clinician chooses what comes next instead of repeating what already failed. You end the hour with a diagnosis you understand, baseline symptom scores, a written direction, and treatment that starts immediately, often with same day prescriptions.
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Care and next steps in Honolulu
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Do you honor local and family culture in treatment?
Yes, family context and cultural considerations shape matching and planning. Tell us what fits your household when booking.
Does anything touch TRICARE around the bases?
No. We bill no insurance including TRICARE, no claims exist, and records release only with your authorization.
Will I get a diagnosis at the first visit?
Usually yes, a working diagnosis and plan the same day. When something genuinely needs more information or records first, we say exactly what and why.
What should I've ready for the appointment?
Current medications and doses, your pharmacy, any past diagnoses, and most importantly every psychiatric medication you've tried with dose, duration, and response. That history guides everything.
What if I need more than telehealth can provide?
Then we tell you plainly and help arrange the right level of care. Knowing our limits is part of the clinical standard, not an exception to it.
About Honolulu
Honolulu is the capital and largest city in Hawaii, on Oahu's southeast coast. It's home to about 350,000 people. The people we see here include longtime island residents, military families, students, and healthcare and service workers.
Serving Honolulu
Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital, on the south shore of Oahu, and reaching a psychiatrist here shouldn't take a long drive. shrinkMD sees adults across Honolulu by secure video, whether you're near Manoa, the Diamond Head area, and Ala Moana Beach 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 Honolulu residents, by secure video from home.
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