77/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Psychiatrists in Cloverly, MD (2026)
849 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cloverly: Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
- 47
Most-reviewed: Capital Psychiatry | Hassan Majeed, MD, 139 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 849 ranked; ranked #47.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
849 Cloverly psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 194 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 849 rated practices.
Top 10 psychiatrists in Cloverly at a glance
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente | 77 | 5.0★ (52) | Silver Spring, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | George C James Md | 75 | 3.7★ (6) | Cloverly | — | — |
| 3 | Colleen Zanis D.O. | Kaiser Permanente | 74 | 4.9★ (46) | Rockville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Andrew D Davis M.D. | Kaiser Permanente | 73 | 4.9★ (54) | Columbia, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Ament Aaron MD | 73 | 3.7★ (3) | Silver Spring, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dr. Steven B. Israel, MD | 73 | 4.7★ (15) | Rockville, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD | 73 | 4.4★ (15) | North Bethesda, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Sushila Chelliah M.D. | Kaiser Permanente | 73 | 5.0★ (22) | Rockville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mamata N Mysore M.D. | Kaiser Permanente | 72 | 4.8★ (29) | Columbia, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D | 72 | 4.9★ (78) | McLean, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 849 best psychiatrists in Cloverly, ranked
Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
Based in Cloverly
75/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 10 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 11 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 8 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Bethesda, 8 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 10 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 11 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 15 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkridge, 9 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 10 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Olney, 5 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 8 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 8 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 9 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Bethesda, 8 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Potomac, 12 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Dr. Stacy Woods
Based in Rockville, 9 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 16 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 2 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 8 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 16 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City, 13 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 849 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cloverly
20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Women's Mental Health | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cedrus Psychiatry | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| COMFORT MIND AND WELLNESS CENTER | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| David George MD | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Dr. Bruce A. Kehr, MD | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Dr. Elizabeth Ndika | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Eudaimonia Wellness Center | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Geoffrey Grammer | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Joshua Sussal | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Kayee Wilson | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lance Clawson MD | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lumin Health | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mental Health with Nik Ooi | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| New Millennial Counseling | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Olney Geriatric Psychiatry | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Open Door Psychiatric Associates, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Safe Harbor Christian Counseling | 1.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Sheppard Pratt - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program - Gaithersburg | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| SOL Mental Health | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Willie Hamlin, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Cloverly psychiatrists
We scored 849 Cloverly psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Cloverly data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a psychiatrist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
- Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
- Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask a psychiatrist
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How much of your work is psychiatry?
- Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
- How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
- What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
- Do you offer online sessions?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?
Terms explained
- PhD / PsyD
- Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
- Licensed psychologist
- A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
- Psychological associate
- In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
- LPC / LMHC / LCPC
- US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
- LCSW
- Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
- LMFT
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
- RP / RCC
- Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
- PSYPACT
- An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
- Telehealth
- Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
- CBT
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
- DBT
- Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
- ERP
- Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.
Psychiatrists in Cloverly: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychiatrist in Cloverly?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Cloverly, MD is Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. George C James Md (#2) and Colleen Zanis D.O. | Kaiser Permanente (#3) follow. We ranked 849 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychiatrists are there in Cloverly?
RankedPsychologists ranks 849 psychiatrists serving Cloverly, MD. 1 of them is based in Cloverly; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What should I do if I need help right now?
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.
Which psychiatrists in Cloverly work on weekends?
194 of 849 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 70 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD (#7), E and B Behavioral and Medical Clinic (#21) and Comprehensive & Psych Associates, LLC, Laurel, MD (#23). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Cloverly psychiatrists have?
The median Google rating among 849 rated psychiatrists in Cloverly is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Capital Psychiatry | Hassan Majeed, MD has the most, 139 reviews, and ranks #47. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?
Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do psychiatrists outside Cloverly count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Cloverly city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.
Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?
No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
How are psychiatrists in Cloverly ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.
Can I see a psychiatrist online?
Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.
What if I need help right now?
Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Update log for Cloverly
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 849 psychiatrists serving Cloverly.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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