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Best Psychiatrists in Langley Park, MD (2026)

847 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Langley Park: Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.

  2. 33

    Most-reviewed: Ali Altahir, MD, 441 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 847 ranked; ranked #33.

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

847 Langley Park psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 194 open Saturdays and 69 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 847 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Langley Park 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 Langley Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente765.0★ (52)Silver Spring, 5 mi away—Overall
2Makesha A Joyner M.D. | Kaiser Permanente744.9★ (54)Greater Upper Marlboro, 10 mi away——
3Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D744.9★ (78)McLean, 11 mi away——
4Joseph T Tasosa M.D. | Kaiser Permanente735.0★ (52)Falls Church, 13 mi away——
5Jessica Reddy M.D. | Kaiser Permanente735.0★ (22)Largo, 10 mi away——
6Dr. Burton G. Schonfeld, MD735.0★ (5)Washington, D.C., 6 mi away——
7Genesis Psychiatric Solutions734.8★ (101)Washington, D.C., 7 mi awaySat—
8Dr. Gregory A. Obiwuma - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner734.8★ (50)Washington, D.C., 5 mi awaySat—
9Ashlee M Roberson M.D. | Kaiser Permanente724.8★ (21)Walker Mill, 10 mi away——
10Dr. Harvey Fernbach, MD723.0★ (4)Greenbelt, 4 mi away——

The 847 best psychiatrists in Langley Park, 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.

  3. #3 Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D

    Based in McLean, 11 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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

  6. #6 Dr. Burton G. Schonfeld, MD

    Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    3000 Connecticut Ave NW #336, Washington, DC 20008
    View profile for Dr. Burton G. Schonfeld, MD(202) 363-7755

  7. #7 Genesis Psychiatric Solutions

    Based in Washington, D.C., 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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

  8. #8 Dr. Gregory A. Obiwuma - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Washington, D.C., 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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

  10. #10 Dr. Harvey Fernbach, MD

    Based in Greenbelt, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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

  11. #11 Dr. Karen C. Alleyne, MD

    Based in Silver Spring, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    8555 16th St suite 403, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    View profile for Dr. Karen C. Alleyne, MD(301) 585-2200

  14. #14 Berger Allan S MD

    Based in Silver Spring, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1302 Midwood Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    View profile for Berger Allan S MD(301) 589-1443

  16. #16 Daniel M. Podell, M.D.

    Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1801 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 300, Washington, DC 20009
    View profile for Daniel M. Podell, M.D.(202) 510-8227

  17. #17 Christiansen Todd MD

    Based in Greenbelt, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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

  18. #18 Dr. Steven B. Israel, MD

    Based in Rockville, 9 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    121 Congressional Ln, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Dr. Steven B. Israel, MD(301) 468-2262

  19. #19 The Weekend Clinic DC

    Based in Washington, D.C., 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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

  21. #21 Matthew Graham Biel ,MD

    Based in Washington, D.C., 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2115 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
    View profile for Matthew Graham Biel ,MD(202) 944-5400

  22. #22 Ament Aaron MD

    Based in Silver Spring, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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
    12911 Falmouth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
    View profile for Ament Aaron MD(301) 622-0622

  24. #24 Joshua Sussal

    Based in Greenbelt, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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

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

psychiatrists in Langley Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Winkler Lewis A MD724.2★ (5)7 mi
27Andrew D Davis M.D. | Kaiser Permanente714.9★ (54)16 mi
28Sushila Chelliah M.D. | Kaiser Permanente715.0★ (22)14 mi
29Thaddeaus S Foster M.D. | Kaiser Permanente715.0★ (16)13 mi
30Solomon Meltzer, M.D.714.2★ (5)9 mi
31Dr. Christopher T. Bir, MD714.6★ (14)11 mi
32Dr. David M. Zimmer, MD714.8★ (34)14 mi
33Ali Altahir, MD714.7★ (441)12 mi
34George C James Md713.7★ (6)9 mi
35Holisticare Behavioral Health Services714.9★ (52)18 mi
36Altitude Behavioral Care and Integrative Health715.0★ (110)15 mi
37Therapeutic & Learning Centers, P-LLC714.7★ (26)14 mi
38Genesis Psychiatric Solutions715.0★ (68)13 mi
39Capital Psychiatry | Hassan Majeed, MD714.9★ (139)7 mi
40Waddington Sally MD715.0★ (5)11 mi
41Dr. Gagandeep Khurana704.7★ (65)18 mi
42Aurelia Integrative Psychiatry705.0★ (5)6 mi
43Dr. Stacy Woods703.7★ (10)10 mi
44Mamata N Mysore M.D. | Kaiser Permanente704.8★ (29)16 mi
45Dr. Naveena Hemanth, MD702.6★ (5)9 mi
46Comprehensive & Psych Associates, LLC, Laurel, MD704.9★ (18)9 mi
47Dr. Naheed Saleem705.0★ (8)13 mi
48Hamilton Rachel MD705.0★ (3)11 mi
49Opollo Health and Wellness704.8★ (19)8 mi
50Dr. Memunatu Bangura, MD [Board Certified Psychiatrist]704.5★ (175)4 mi

Also serving Langley Park

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 Langley Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bethesda Women's Mental Health3.0★ (2)8 mi
Cedrus Psychiatry5.0★ (2)6 mi
COMFORT MIND AND WELLNESS CENTER5.0★ (2)8 mi
Dr. Bruce A. Kehr, MD3.0★ (2)9 mi
Dr. Elizabeth Hoge3.0★ (2)7 mi
Dr. Elizabeth Ndika5.0★ (2)10 mi
Dr. Jason Rosen, MD5.0★ (2)7 mi
Dr. Miraslava Khmurets, MD5.0★ (2)7 mi
Hope Robinson, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
Jessica Echeverry, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
Kayee Wilson5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lance Clawson MD3.0★ (2)8 mi
Lumin Health5.0★ (2)6 mi
Maheen Patel, M.D. PLLC Psychiatry5.0★ (2)7 mi
Mental Health with Nik Ooi5.0★ (2)7 mi
Natalie Elwell, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
New Millennial Counseling3.0★ (2)6 mi
Open Door Psychiatric Associates, LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
SOL Mental Health3.0★ (2)3 mi
Willie Hamlin, MD5.0★ (2)3 mi

How we ranked Langley Park psychiatrists

We scored 847 Langley Park 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 Langley Park 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 Langley Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Langley Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Langley Park, MD is Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. Makesha A Joyner M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (#2) and Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D (#3) follow. We ranked 847 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Langley Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 847 psychiatrists serving Langley Park, MD. 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 Langley Park work on weekends?

194 of 847 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 69 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Genesis Psychiatric Solutions (#7), Dr. Gregory A. Obiwuma - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#8) and Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Langley Park psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 847 rated psychiatrists in Langley Park is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Ali Altahir, MD has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Langley Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Langley Park 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 Langley Park 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 Langley Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 847 psychiatrists serving Langley Park.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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