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Michael B Mefford MD

Board Certified Psychiatrist - 20 Plus Years Experience

All Visits Done Online For Your Convenience

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How I work:
I do the initial evaluation and all follow up visits virtually. There are no in person visits. 
 The initial evaluation is usually between 75 and 90 minutes.
Follow up visits are 20 to 30 minutes. 

What I treat:
I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and conditions associated with ADHD, but I also treat most mood disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias such as fear of flying, binge eating disorder, some forms of sexual dysfunction including PE, adjustment disorder, and insomnia.

Conditions not treated:
Due to the limitations of solo practice and telemedicine, I do not treat the following: bipolar I disorder, borderline, narcissistic, or antisocial personality disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, paranoia, psychosis, substance use disorder, frequent suicidal ideation, or anyone who has been psychiatrically hospitalized within the last 5 years.
Also, I do not do any kind of disability or work evaluations.

Ages seen:
I see patients age 21 and up.

Costs and payment:
The initial evaluation is $300 and follow up appointments are $150.
I do not take insurance. I take Credit cards, HSA (health savings accounts) and FSA (flexible spending accounts). I can provide Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement by insurance. Please check with your insurance to see if they will cover out-of-network expenses.

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What is the initial evaluation like?

The first meeting is a consultation and is meant to determine whether an ongoing treatment relationship can be mutually agreed upon. If we proceed with treatment, follow up appointments will be scheduled.

What is your treatment approach?

I used evidence-based medicine and my twenty-plus years of experience to manage psychiatric conditions. I also encourage proper diet, exercise, sleep, structure, and control of any other psychiatric conditions to maximize overall functioning. My foundation is that mental health is determined by biological factors (genetics, diet, exercise), psychological factors (how you interact with the world), and social factors (the stresses the world places on you).

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A discussion of the benefits and challenges of using virtual psychiatric care (telepsychiatry) to diagnose and manage ADHD.

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A look at the use of current medication strategies for the management of ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.

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Understanding the dynamics of relationships and how they evolve over time.

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Explore the impact of rejection sensitivity in individuals with ADHD and gain insights into managing this challenge.

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Unpacking the myth of outgrowing ADHD and why it's important to understand the lifelong impact.

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Learn about non-pharmaceutical interventions and their potential benefits for individuals with ADHD in our insightful blog exploration.

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Learn how addressing ADHD can lead to a better quality of life and improved overall well-being.

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CERTIFICATION:
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Certification in General Psychiatry since September 2000

HONORS/AWARDS:
2024 Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
May 1998 Psychiatry resident of the year award
May 1995 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Clinical Psychiatry Award
August 1991- May 1995 Carolina Medical Scholar

EDUCATION:
July 1998-June 2000 University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Fellowship Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
July 1995-June 1998 William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute/USC School of Medicine, Columbia, SC. General Psychiatry Residency Training
August 1991-May 1995 University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC. M.D.

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