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Best Psychiatrists in Menlo Park, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Menlo Park: Thomas C. Adams, M.D., RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

  2. 44

    Most-reviewed: Advanced Psychiatry Associates, 420 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 298 ranked; ranked #44.

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

298 Menlo Park psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 36 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 298 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Menlo 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 Menlo Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Thomas C. Adams, M.D.765.0★ (12)Menlo Park—Overall
2Richard Shaw, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health755.0★ (12)Stanford, 1 mi away——
3Justin C. Young, MD744.0★ (4)Menlo Park——
4Dr. Janet M. Spraggins, MD734.0★ (4)Palo Alto, 1 mi away——
5Dr. David S. Spiegel, MD733.7★ (6)Palo Alto, 1 mi away——
6Advanced Psychiatry Associates734.7★ (177)Fremont, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Danielle Kamis, MD725.0★ (9)Los Altos, 6 mi away——
8William Wong, MD723.4★ (5)Redwood City, 3 mi away——
9Mollah Mohammed S MD714.1★ (59)Los Altos, 8 mi away——
10Advanced Psychiatry Associates714.6★ (218)San Jose, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 298 best psychiatrists in Menlo 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Menlo Park

    #1 Thomas C. Adams, M.D.

    Based in Menlo Park

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    1040 Noel Dr #208, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Thomas C. Adams, M.D.(857) 997-2539

  3. #3 Justin C. Young, MD

    Based in Menlo Park

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    825 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Justin C. Young, MD(650) 838-9888

  7. #7 Danielle Kamis, MD

    Based in Los Altos, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    164 Main St Ste 201, Los Altos, CA 94022
    View profile for Danielle Kamis, MD(401) 375-2647

  8. #8 William Wong, MD

    Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1150 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for William Wong, MD(650) 299-2015

  9. #9 Mollah Mohammed S MD

    Based in Los Altos, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 59 Google reviews
    Address
    851 Fremont Ave #100, Los Altos, CA 94024
    View profile for Mollah Mohammed S MD(650) 917-7925

  11. #11 Catherine Shir, MD

    Based in Sunnyvale, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    830 Stewart Dr Ste 127, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
    View profile for Catherine Shir, MD(510) 431-2205

  13. #13 Vanita Chawla MD MPH

    Based in Los Altos, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4 Main St Unit 210, Los Altos, CA 94022
    View profile for Vanita Chawla MD MPH(650) 946-3061

  15. #15 Thomas J Becker MD

    Based in Los Altos, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
    881 Fremont Ave # B2, Los Altos, CA 94024
    View profile for Thomas J Becker MD(650) 472-1494

  18. #18 Tuzzo Salvatore R MD

    Based in Mountain View, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2500 Hospital Dr # 3A, Mountain View, CA 94040
    View profile for Tuzzo Salvatore R MD(650) 965-4343

  19. #19 Dr. Simran Singh

    Based in Mountain View, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    2485 Hospital Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040
    View profile for Dr. Simran Singh(650) 691-4828

  20. #20 Jacob Towery, MD

    Based in Palo Alto, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 1 PM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    359 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    View profile for Jacob Towery, MD(650) 918-6789

  22. #22 Michelle Kwok MD

    Based in Menlo Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1225 Crane St STE 106B, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Michelle Kwok MD(408) 634-5965

  24. #24 Helios Psychiatry

    Based in Menlo Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    873 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Helios Psychiatry(650) 275-2312

  25. #25 Uzma Nakodary, M.D.

    Based in Palo Alto, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Jamplis Bldg, 795 El Camino Real Level 1, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    View profile for Uzma Nakodary, M.D.(650) 853-2904

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

psychiatrists in Menlo Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Growing Minds Mental Health Services684.4★ (29)11 mi
27Dr. Mona Trivedi, MD682.3★ (3)12 mi
28Kahlon Vasdeep S MD684.0★ (5)14 mi
29Yang K Calvin MD685.0★ (3)14 mi
30Casey Lester MD683.5★ (8)In Menlo Park
31Dr. Matthew May685.0★ (4)1 mi
32Kanchan Shamala MD681.8★ (5)12 mi
33Menlo Park Integrative Psychiatry685.0★ (17)3 mi
34Shirin Hoodei, M.D.684.7★ (3)2 mi
35Dr. Travis K. Svensson, MD673.1★ (7)14 mi
36Michael Lara, MD674.6★ (48)7 mi
37Bharat Bhushan, MD675.0★ (11)3 mi
38Dr. Alex Anastasiou - Psychiatrists674.4★ (48)23 mi
39Dr. Samer Salmo675.0★ (4)17 mi
40Emanuel L. Frank, MD675.0★ (3)17 mi
41Dr. Alan P. Brauer, MD673.4★ (5)4 mi
42Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - San Mateo664.5★ (42)9 mi
43Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Sunnyvale664.4★ (55)10 mi
44Advanced Psychiatry Associates664.6★ (420)32 mi
45Vinh Thai662.3★ (3)17 mi
46East Bay Area Psychiatrists Center For Anxiety ADHD Depression665.0★ (4)23 mi
47Wellspring Practice / Stephanie Chiao, MD665.0★ (3)7 mi
48Comprehensive Psychiatric Services654.9★ (15)11 mi
49Dr. Farah Khan653.0★ (8)8 mi
50Dr. Said Ibrahimi653.4★ (7)19 mi

Also serving Menlo 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 Menlo Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aaron Winkler MD3.0★ (2)1 mi
California Counseling GroupIn Menlo Park
Conscientia HealthIn Menlo Park
Conscientia HealthIn Menlo Park
Earth Hasassri, MDIn Menlo Park
Ernst Heidemarie MD5.0★ (2)In Menlo Park
Gary Wynbrandt, M.D.In Menlo Park
Hamill William T MD5.0★ (2)In Menlo Park
Hari Nair: Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
HKN Physician PracticeIn Menlo Park
Jessica Bentzley MDIn Menlo Park
Kevin Luo, MD5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
Melissa Silverman, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's HealthIn Menlo Park
Psychology Works of California PCIn Menlo Park
Reed Jr George F MDIn Menlo Park
RestoreNeuro rTMS : Bret Schneider, MDIn Menlo Park
Rona Hu, MD5.0★ (2)1 mi
Rusen David S MDIn Menlo Park
Svetlana Bonner, M.D.In Menlo Park
Victor Carrion, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health5.0★ (2)1 mi

How we ranked Menlo Park psychiatrists

We scored 298 Menlo 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 Menlo 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 Menlo Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Menlo Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Menlo Park, CA is Thomas C. Adams, M.D. with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. Richard Shaw, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health (#2) and Justin C. Young, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 298 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Menlo Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 298 psychiatrists serving Menlo Park, CA. 6 of them are based in Menlo Park; 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 Menlo Park work on weekends?

36 of 298 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#6) and Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Menlo Park psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 298 rated psychiatrists in Menlo Park is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. Advanced Psychiatry Associates has the most, 420 reviews, and ranks #44. 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 Menlo Park count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 298 psychiatrists serving Menlo Park.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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