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Best Psychiatrists in North Bethesda, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Bethesda: Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD, RP Score 76/100; 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 AM.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Ali Altahir, MD, 441 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 836 ranked; ranked #25.

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

836 North Bethesda psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 191 open Saturdays and 67 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 836 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD764.4★ (15)North BethesdaSat · EveningsOverall
2Colleen Zanis D.O. | Kaiser Permanente764.9★ (46)Rockville, 6 mi away——
3Dr. Steven B. Israel, MD764.7★ (15)Rockville, 1 mi away——
4Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D754.9★ (78)McLean, 8 mi away——
5Solomon Meltzer, M.D.754.2★ (5)North Bethesda——
6Sushila Chelliah M.D. | Kaiser Permanente755.0★ (22)Rockville, 6 mi away——
7Sunil K Nair M.D. | Kaiser Permanente755.0★ (52)Silver Spring, 9 mi away——
8Therapeutic & Learning Centers, P-LLC744.7★ (26)Potomac, 6 mi away——
9Dr. Stacy Woods743.7★ (10)Rockville, 2 mi away——
10Dr. Naveena Hemanth, MD742.6★ (5)Rockville, 1 mi away——

The 836 best psychiatrists in North Bethesda, 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. Steven B. Israel, MD

    Based in Rockville, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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

  4. #4 Dr. Zafar A. Rasheed M.D

    Based in McLean, 8 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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

  5. #5 Solomon Meltzer, M.D.

    Based in North Bethesda

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    6131 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    View profile for Solomon Meltzer, M.D.(410) 929-4060

  9. #9 Dr. Stacy Woods

    Based in Rockville, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    3206 Tower Oaks Blvd #400, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Dr. Stacy Woods(240) 283-1163

  10. #10 Dr. Naveena Hemanth, MD

    Based in Rockville, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    6110 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Dr. Naveena Hemanth, MD(301) 468-6226

  12. #12 Wellman Abby MD

    Based in Rockville, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.2★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    6280 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Wellman Abby MD(301) 384-8784

  15. #15 Dr. David M. Zimmer, MD

    Based in Vienna, 11 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Address
    8308 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22182
    View profile for Dr. David M. Zimmer, MD(703) 318-5622

  18. #18 Ament Aaron MD

    Based in Silver Spring, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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

  21. #21 Dr. Burton G. Schonfeld, MD

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

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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

  22. #22 Dr. Karen C. Alleyne, MD

    Based in Silver Spring, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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

  23. #23 Berger Allan S MD

    Based in Silver Spring, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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

  24. #24 Edward Gelber, M.D.

    Based in Rockville, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11119 Rockville Pike #200, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Edward Gelber, M.D.(301) 750-2744

  25. #25 Ali Altahir, MD

    Based in Falls Church, 12 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 441 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 441 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6319 Castle Pl #2a, Falls Church, VA 22044
    View profile for Ali Altahir, MD(703) 373-7338

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

psychiatrists in North Bethesda, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Matthew Graham Biel ,MD715.0★ (3)9 mi
27Aurelia Integrative Psychiatry715.0★ (5)5 mi
28Genesis Psychiatric Solutions714.8★ (101)12 mi
29McLean Psychiatric Services LLC713.4★ (9)9 mi
30Washington Center for Women's and Children's Wellness714.7★ (33)2 mi
31DR. EDEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC714.9★ (17)6 mi
32Daniel M. Podell, M.D.714.2★ (5)10 mi
33Mr. Jimmy Chen713.8★ (4)9 mi
34NOVA MJ Health PLLC715.0★ (5)11 mi
35Winkler Lewis A MD704.2★ (5)10 mi
36The Weekend Clinic DC703.4★ (5)11 mi
37Makesha A Joyner M.D. | Kaiser Permanente704.9★ (54)18 mi
38Dr. Niku Singh703.7★ (27)10 mi
39Dr. Walter Guarino704.8★ (53)12 mi
40Mental Wellness Clinic - Dr. Rivka Ben-Dor , MD704.6★ (18)1 mi
41Dr. Farzad Davoudian, MD703.9★ (22)11 mi
42Marilou Tablang-Jimenez, MD702.6★ (8)8 mi
43Uma G. Devi (MD)703.4★ (19)9 mi
44Holisticare Behavioral Health Services704.7★ (12)15 mi
45Improve Life PLLC704.6★ (119)13 mi
46Andrew D Davis M.D. | Kaiser Permanente704.9★ (54)19 mi
47Dr. Gregory A. Obiwuma - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner704.8★ (50)12 mi
48George C James Md703.7★ (6)11 mi
49Dr. Nesly I. Hneich, MD703.5★ (4)11 mi
50Amir Etesam704.2★ (15)In North Bethesda

Also serving North Bethesda

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 North Bethesda
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bethesda Women's Mental Health3.0★ (2)1 mi
Brown Adrian MD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Cedrus Psychiatry5.0★ (2)4 mi
David George MD5.0★ (2)5 mi
Dr. Bruce A. Kehr, MD3.0★ (2)1 mi
Dr. Joshua A. Weiner, MD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Eudaimonia Wellness Center5.0★ (2)4 mi
Fatima Noorani, MD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Geoffrey Grammer5.0★ (2)6 mi
Joshua Sussal1.0★ (2)8 mi
Lance Clawson MD3.0★ (2)7 mi
Lumin Health5.0★ (2)5 mi
Meera Sethi, Psychiatrist5.0★ (2)8 mi
Mental Health with Nik Ooi5.0★ (2)2 mi
Olney Geriatric Psychiatry5.0★ (2)7 mi
Open Door Psychiatric Associates, LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Sheppard Pratt - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program - Gaithersburg3.0★ (2)7 mi
SOL Mental Health3.0★ (2)6 mi
Valerie T. Relacion, MD, PCIn North Bethesda
Willie Hamlin, MD5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked North Bethesda psychiatrists

We scored 836 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in North Bethesda?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in North Bethesda, MD is Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 AM. Colleen Zanis D.O. | Kaiser Permanente (#2) and Dr. Steven B. Israel, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 836 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in North Bethesda?

RankedPsychologists ranks 836 psychiatrists serving North Bethesda, MD. 3 of them are based in North Bethesda; 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 North Bethesda work on weekends?

191 of 836 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 67 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Adult ADHD Center with Farid Sabet MD (#1), McLean Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center (#11) and Ali Altahir, MD (#25). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Bethesda psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 836 rated psychiatrists in North Bethesda is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Ali Altahir, MD has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 North Bethesda count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 836 psychiatrists serving North Bethesda.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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