Tampa, Florida
Psychiatric Evaluation in Tampa
If you've tried to see a psychiatrist in Tampa lately, you know the drill: practices in South Tampa and Carrollwood with closed panels, waitlists that stretch past two months, and the I-275 crawl standing between you and any office that does have an opening. Meanwhile the panic before meetings or the flat gray weeks keep costing you. shrinkMD replaces all of that with one structured hour by secure video, with a board certified clinician, as clinician availability allows, from your home in Seminole Heights, your office in Westshore, or anywhere else in the Bay area.
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
Built for Tampa Bay schedules
Tampa works hospitality hours, hospital shifts at Tampa General and Moffitt, MacDill rhythms, and commutes over bridges that make a 4 p.m. appointment downtown a fantasy. Video evaluations remove the bridge problem entirely: Brandon, Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, and across the bay in Pinellas are all the same distance from care, which is zero.
Veterans and military families near MacDill are seen without insurance entanglement because we bill none at all. One flat fee shown before booking, records that stay yours, and the same clinician at every visit afterward.
What's included
What your Tampa evaluation includes
A real evaluation takes 45 to 60 minutes, and we protect every one of them. Your clinician builds the full picture: symptom history and timeline, sleep, medical contributors, substances and caffeine, family patterns, and the complete record of psychiatric medications you've tried, including dose, duration, and how each worked, the single most useful history in psychiatry.
The hour ends with a working diagnosis you actually understand, baseline scores from validated scales, and a plan: what we recommend, why, what to expect in the first six weeks, and which therapy approach fits if therapy belongs in the mix. Prescriptions reach your Tampa pharmacy the same day when medication is appropriate, and your follow up is booked before you sign off.
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Care and next steps in Tampa
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
How fast can I get evaluated in Tampa?
Within days for most patients, anywhere in Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas. The waitlist problem is the problem we exist to solve.
Can I do the evaluation from work or my car?
Yes, anywhere private in Florida works. A parked car at lunch is one of the most popular exam rooms in Tampa.
I'm near MacDill. Will anything touch military or insurance systems?
No. We bill no insurance, including TRICARE, and records are released only with your written authorization. Flat fee, superbill on request.
Will I get a diagnosis the same day?
Usually yes, a working diagnosis and plan at the first visit. When more information is genuinely needed, we say exactly what and why.
What if I need more than telehealth can provide?
Then we tell you plainly and help route you to the right level of care in the Bay area. Honesty about limits is part of the standard.
About Tampa
With about 400,000 residents, Tampa is a community we're glad to serve. It's the third-largest city in Florida and a West Central Florida medical hub anchored by Tampa General Hospital. We care for working families, commuters, professionals, and hospital staff.
Serving Tampa
Across Tampa, from the Tampa Riverwalk, downtown along the Hillsborough River, and Ybor City, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Tampa is the largest city on Florida's Gulf coast, on Tampa Bay, 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.
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Tampa residents, by secure video from home.
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