Expert Psychiatric Care for Every Stage of Life
Johns Hopkins trained in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and board-certified in Adult Psychiatry since 1992, Dr. Smita Patel delivers compassionate, integrative mental health care for adolescents and adults — combining expert psychopharmacology with mindfulness-based techniques. Appointments available in-office in Washington, DC and via telemedicine.
Getting Started Is Simple
Begin your journey toward mental wellness with three straightforward steps designed to ensure you receive the personalized care you deserve.
Step 1 — Reach Out:
Contact our office to schedule your initial consultation. New patients are welcome — Dr. Patel's team will guide you through the intake process.
Step 2 — Your First Appointment:
Dr. Patel conducts a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation — taking the time to understand your full history, concerns, and goals. No rushed visits. No one-size-fits-all answers.
Step 3 — Your Personalized Care Plan:
Together, you and Dr. Patel will build an individualized treatment plan — combining the right medication management strategy with mindfulness-based techniques tailored to your life.
We Accept Your Insurance
Dr. Patel believes that access to quality psychiatric care should never be a financial burden. That's why her practice accepts the following major insurance plans:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
All plans accepted
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare / Optum
Aetna
Co-payments are due at the time of each visit. We accept all major credit cards.