Queens, New York
Psychiatric Evaluation in Queens
Queens runs on airport shifts, restaurant hours, and hospital rotations, and its psychiatric supply runs on a weekday-clinic clock that fits none of them. The most diverse county in America waits months for care that should fit around work, not compete with it. What changes that's a real evaluation: a full clinical hour that ends in answers. shrinkMD delivers it to Queens by secure video, as soon as availability allows, from board certified clinicians.
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 Queens, on your terms
From Astoria to the Rockaways, visits happen by video at hours that respect JFK, LaGuardia, and hospital scheduling, with follow ups of 15 to 30 minutes that fit between shifts.
We bill no insurance, so care stays entirely between you and your clinician, with flat published fees, superbills on request, and prescriptions to your neighborhood pharmacy.
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 Queens
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Do you have early morning and evening appointments for shift workers?
Yes, by design. Airport, hospital, and restaurant schedules are normal inputs here, and rotating shifts are something we plan treatment around.
Is this private from my family and community?
Completely. Visits happen behind your own closed door, nothing bills through insurance, and no one learns anything unless you tell them.
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.
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.
About Queens
With about 2.3 million people, Queens is a community we're glad to serve. It's a borough of New York City and one of the most ethnically diverse places in the country. We care for immigrants, working families, and professionals, many of them born outside the United States.
Serving Queens
Across Queens, from Long Island City, Jackson Heights, and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Queens is the most diverse borough of New York City, 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: What is psychiatry? - American Psychiatric Association.
Nearby areas
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Queens residents, by secure video from home.
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