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Best Psychiatrists in Kettering, MD (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kettering: Makesha A Joyner M.D. | Kaiser Permanente, RP Score 77/100; 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.

  2. 34

    Most-reviewed: Ali Altahir, MD, 441 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 776 ranked; ranked #34.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

776 Kettering psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 180 open Saturdays and 65 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 776 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Kettering 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.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Kettering at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Makesha A Joyner M.D. | Kaiser Permanente774.9★ (54)Greater Upper Marlboro, 2 mi away—Overall
2Jessica Reddy M.D. | Kaiser Permanente765.0★ (22)Largo, 2 mi away——
3Earl John D Mauricio M.D. | Kaiser Permanente764.6★ (17)Kettering——
4Ashlee M Roberson M.D. | Kaiser Permanente764.8★ (21)Walker Mill, 2 mi away——
5Altitude Behavioral Care and Integrative Health735.0★ (110)Clinton, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Comprehensive Healthcare & Wellness Services LLC : Mental Health Clinic724.9★ (154)Largo, 2 mi away——
7Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente725.0★ (52)Silver Spring, 14 mi away——
8Dr. Shana Gage713.7★ (3)Suitland, 7 mi away——
9Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA) - Maryland714.9★ (94)Crofton, 11 mi awaySat—
10Dr. Shanique Cartwright712.8★ (5)Camp Springs, 7 mi away——

The 776 best psychiatrists in Kettering, 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.

  6. #6 Comprehensive Healthcare & Wellness Services LLC : Mental Health Clinic

    Based in Largo, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1401 Mercantile Ln Ste 541, Largo, MD 20774
    View profile for Comprehensive Healthcare & Wellness Services LLC : Mental Health Clinic(240) 260-3147

  8. #8 Dr. Shana Gage

    Based in Suitland, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5100 Auth Way, Suitland, MD 20746
    View profile for Dr. Shana Gage(301) 702-5000

  10. #10 Dr. Shanique Cartwright

    Based in Camp Springs, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    5627 Allentown Rd #100, Camp Springs, MD 20746
    View profile for Dr. Shanique Cartwright(301) 241-0255

  12. #12 Dr. Gregory A. Obiwuma - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Washington, D.C., 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1818 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    View profile for Dr. Gregory A. Obiwuma - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(202) 706-4428

  13. #13 Genesis Psychiatric Solutions

    Based in Washington, D.C., 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    419 7th St NW #405, Washington, DC 20004
    View profile for Genesis Psychiatric Solutions(202) 410-2381

  14. #14 Christiansen Todd MD

    Based in Greenbelt, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    7474 Greenway Center Dr #700, Greenbelt, MD 20770
    View profile for Christiansen Todd MD(240) 304-3327

  15. #15 Dr. Gagandeep Khurana

    Based in Alexandria, 18 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd #214, Alexandria, VA 22306
    View profile for Dr. Gagandeep Khurana(703) 386-6899

  16. #16 Joshua Sussal

    Based in Greenbelt, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    7474 Greenway Center Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770
    View profile for Joshua Sussal(301) 969-4090

  17. #17 Opollo Health and Wellness

    Based in Lanham, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7404 Executive Pl #400, Lanham, MD 20706
    View profile for Opollo Health and Wellness(240) 647-5702

  18. #18 Joyride Psychiatry LLC

    Based in Lanham, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 PM–9:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9332 Annapolis Rd Suite 108, Lanham, MD 20706
    View profile for Joyride Psychiatry LLC(240) 764-6874

  19. #19 Genesis Psychiatric Solutions

    Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    901 N Washington St #204, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Genesis Psychiatric Solutions(571) 384-3341

  20. #20 Dr. Harvey Fernbach, MD

    Based in Greenbelt, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    6201 Greenbelt Rd # U3, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
    View profile for Dr. Harvey Fernbach, MD(301) 345-1919

  21. #21 Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D

    Based in McLean, 20 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Address
    6760 Old McLean Village Dr, McLean, VA 22101
    View profile for Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D(703) 975-6898

  23. #23 Dr. Grace E. Inyang, MD

    Based in Clinton, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    7801 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735
    View profile for Dr. Grace E. Inyang, MD(301) 856-8516

  24. #24 Dr. Naheed Saleem

    Based in Alexandria, 14 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    510 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Dr. Naheed Saleem(703) 544-7675

  25. #25 The Weekend Clinic DC

    Based in Washington, D.C., 12 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1629 K St NW #300, Washington, DC 20006
    View profile for The Weekend Clinic DC(202) 403-2305

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 776 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Kettering, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Minnette HealthCare Services, LLC705.0★ (5)7 mi
27Andrew D Davis M.D. | Kaiser Permanente704.9★ (54)20 mi
28Dr. Burton G. Schonfeld, MD705.0★ (5)13 mi
29Daniel M. Podell, M.D.694.2★ (5)13 mi
30Winkler Lewis A MD694.2★ (5)13 mi
31McLean Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center694.5★ (55)20 mi
32Matthew Graham Biel ,MD695.0★ (3)14 mi
33Sahar Alee Koloukani M.D. | Kaiser Permanente694.9★ (27)19 mi
34Ali Altahir, MD684.7★ (441)18 mi
35JOY ELLIS-GEORGE, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CCM685.0★ (12)2 mi
36Mamata N Mysore M.D. | Kaiser Permanente684.8★ (29)20 mi
37Waddington Sally MD685.0★ (5)16 mi
38Dr. JOHANESE SANDY, DNP, FNP-C, PMHN-BC683.8★ (41)2 mi
39Thaddeaus S Foster M.D. | Kaiser Permanente685.0★ (16)19 mi
40Comprehensive & Psych Associates, LLC, Laurel, MD684.9★ (18)14 mi
41Access Health Services684.4★ (60)6 mi
42Compassionate Care Behavioral Health685.0★ (40)17 mi
43Hamilton Rachel MD685.0★ (3)16 mi
44Conscious Collective - A Holistic Therapy Center684.8★ (19)15 mi
45Dr. Tai Ajani, DNP685.0★ (7)12 mi
46Dr. Memunatu Bangura, MD [Board Certified Psychiatrist]684.5★ (175)9 mi
47Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD684.4★ (15)20 mi
48DR. EDEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC684.9★ (17)13 mi
49Dr. Eric L. Anderson, MD685.0★ (3)16 mi
50Eric Yenchi, PMHNP-BC684.5★ (122)10 mi

Also serving Kettering

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.

Unranked psychiatrists serving Kettering
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Cedrus Psychiatry5.0★ (2)16 mi
COMFORT MIND AND WELLNESS CENTER5.0★ (2)7 mi
Dr. Elizabeth Hoge3.0★ (2)14 mi
Dr. Elizabeth Ndika5.0★ (2)14 mi
Dr. Jason Rosen, MD5.0★ (2)14 mi
Dr. Miraslava Khmurets, MD5.0★ (2)12 mi
Edprogia Health and Psychiatry5.0★ (2)16 mi
Hope Robinson, Counselor5.0★ (2)16 mi
Independent Psychiatric Services, LLC1.0★ (2)8 mi
Jessica Echeverry, Counselor5.0★ (2)16 mi
Joyce Jill MD3.0★ (2)10 mi
Kayee Wilson5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lumin Health5.0★ (2)17 mi
Maheen Patel, M.D. PLLC Psychiatry5.0★ (2)12 mi
Natalie Elwell, Counselor5.0★ (2)16 mi
New Millennial Counseling3.0★ (2)8 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling3.0★ (2)16 mi
SOL Mental Health3.0★ (2)14 mi
Suggero Healthcare Services5.0★ (2)1 mi
Willie Hamlin, MD5.0★ (2)15 mi

How we ranked Kettering psychiatrists

We scored 776 Kettering 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Kettering data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. 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.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. 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 Kettering: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Kettering?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Kettering, MD is Makesha A Joyner M.D. | Kaiser Permanente with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews. Jessica Reddy M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (#2) and Earl John D Mauricio M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (#3) follow. We ranked 776 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Kettering?

RankedPsychologists ranks 776 psychiatrists serving Kettering, MD. 1 of them is based in Kettering; 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 Kettering work on weekends?

180 of 776 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 65 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Altitude Behavioral Care and Integrative Health (#5), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA) - Maryland (#9) and Holisticare Behavioral Health Services (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Kettering psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 776 rated psychiatrists in Kettering is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Ali Altahir, MD has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 Kettering count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Kettering 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 Kettering 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 Kettering

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 776 psychiatrists serving Kettering.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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