Can I see a psychiatrist with video visit if I am traveling outside of the United States?
wadesolomon2019-01-30T21:25:31-05:00Currently, we can only provide online access to psychiatric care while a patient is in the United States.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
wadesolomon2019-01-30T21:50:23-05:00The new patient intake appointment involves an initial assessment that lasts about an hour. During this session, your psychiatrist performs a comprehensive evaluation of your mental health. This includes obtaining a complete history of your presenting symptoms, psychiatric history, any current or previous medications and how well you tolerated them, substance use history, medical [...]
How long are appointments?
wadesolomon2018-08-31T20:16:40-04:00We believe in allowing adequate time needed for proper evaluation and treatment of our patients. New Patient Intake – 1 hour Follow-up Medication Management – 30 mins
Do you prescribe all psychiatric medications?
wadesolomon2019-01-30T21:53:03-05:00We strive to limit the use of addictive medications such as benzodiazepines. These are controlled substances that should be used infrequently and for a limited period of time due to potential risks. Therefore please note that we do not: Prescribe high doses or high amounts of benzodiazepines (including Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium, etc). Prescribe [...]
How do I submit a claim with my insurance company?
wadesolomon2024-10-10T21:23:38-04:00We recommend submitting a claim to your insurance company if we don’t accept your insurance, you pay out of pocket and you have out-of-network benefits. Many patients get a sizable reimbursement or have the costs paid counted towards their deductible. Start by going to your insurance company's website. Find the form associated with Out-of-Network [...]
Can you provide letter for FMLA, Disability or excused school absence?
wadesolomon2024-10-10T21:26:08-04:00We can only complete supportive documentation on your behalf for medical leave, excused absence from school, or other reasons if you have been my patient for at least six (6) months and I have seen you a minimum of 5 times (including initial evaluation and routine follow up appointments) as well as managed your [...]
What platform do you use for Telepsychiatry online visit?
wadesolomon2019-11-15T18:48:57-05:00We use Zoom, www.zoom.us. Zoom is a HIPAA compliant, secure platform and has the highest quality video and audio capabilities. We also use doxy.me which is secure as well.
What is the difference between a Psychiatrist and a Therapist?
wadesolomon2019-01-31T00:14:52-05:00A Psychiatrist is a licensed physician (medical doctor) that specializes in the field of Psychiatry, which focuses on the diagnoses, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional, behavioral disorders, as well as substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications when treatment with medication is necessary and ongoing medication management. A therapist may be a licensed [...]
Population served
wadesolomon2018-07-21T07:29:12-04:00Currently we only see adult patients ages 18 – 64 years
Conditions Treated
wadesolomon2018-07-24T22:20:49-04:00Our excellent psychiatrists have experience and expertise in treating a wide variety of conditions and mental disorders such as: General Depression Bipolar disorder Other mood disorders Anxiety and Panic disorder Fears/Phobias Adjustment and Stress-related disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [...]