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Best Psychiatrists in Rochester, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rochester: Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, RP Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 1,998 Google reviews.

  2. 40

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Sterling Heights, 188 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 383 ranked after Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine; ranked #40.

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

383 Rochester psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 113 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 383 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Rochester 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 Rochester at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine734.7★ (1,998)Rochester Hills, 1 mi away—Overall
2Pohl Robert MD735.0★ (20)Troy, 8 mi away——
3Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Joel L. Young, MD724.3★ (49)Rochester Hills, 1 mi awaySat—
4Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Dr. Sarah Hutton, MD714.9★ (89)Rochester Hills, 1 mi away——
5Klein Bradley DO714.6★ (10)Troy, 9 mi away——
6Dr. Birgit H. Amann, MD714.2★ (17)Troy, 8 mi away——
7Piccinini Robert DO714.1★ (23)Sterling Heights, 9 mi away——
8Nucum Antonio DO714.3★ (12)Sterling Heights, 9 mi away——
9Dr. Gilbert R. Ladd IV, MD714.6★ (7)Troy, 9 mi away——
10Dr. Shahid Jamil, MD704.0★ (7)Pontiac, 8 mi away——

The 383 best psychiatrists in Rochester, 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 Rochester

    #1 Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine

    Based in Rochester Hills, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 1,998 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 1,998 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    441 S Livernois Rd #100, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
    View profile for Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine(248) 608-8800

  2. #2 Pohl Robert MD

    Based in Troy, 8 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    675 E Big Beaver Rd Ste 101, Troy, MI 48083
    View profile for Pohl Robert MD(248) 586-0123

  3. #3 Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Joel L. Young, MD

    Based in Rochester Hills, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 49 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    441 S Livernois Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
    View profile for Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Joel L. Young, MD(248) 608-8800

  4. #4 Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Dr. Sarah Hutton, MD

    Based in Rochester Hills, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    441 S Livernois Rd #100, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
    View profile for Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Dr. Sarah Hutton, MD(248) 608-8800

  5. #5 Klein Bradley DO

    Based in Troy, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    2075 W Big Beaver Rd #520, Troy, MI 48084
    View profile for Klein Bradley DO(248) 646-6659

  6. #6 Dr. Birgit H. Amann, MD

    Based in Troy, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    1639 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083
    View profile for Dr. Birgit H. Amann, MD(248) 528-9000

  7. #7 Piccinini Robert DO

    Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    43157 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
    View profile for Piccinini Robert DO(586) 997-9619

  8. #8 Nucum Antonio DO

    Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    5528 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
    View profile for Nucum Antonio DO(586) 795-3232

  10. #10 Dr. Shahid Jamil, MD

    Based in Pontiac, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    43700 Woodward Ave Ste 301, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
    View profile for Dr. Shahid Jamil, MD(248) 333-7100

  11. #11 Dr. Randy Dean, MD

    Based in Birmingham, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
    View profile for Dr. Randy Dean, MD(248) 737-4525

  13. #13 Dr. Rajendra Kanneganti

    Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
    5528 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
    View profile for Dr. Rajendra Kanneganti(586) 795-3232

  14. #14 Dr. Eleanor J. Kulis, MD

    Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
    43157 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
    View profile for Dr. Eleanor J. Kulis, MD(586) 997-9619

  15. #15 Lynne Lyons, MD

    Based in West Bloomfield Township, 18 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    Address
    2300 Haggerty Rd #2160, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
    View profile for Lynne Lyons, MD(248) 859-2457

  17. #17 Smith Peter T MD

    Based in Warren, 13 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    3456 12 Mile Rd #4, Warren, MI 48092
    View profile for Smith Peter T MD(586) 383-0920

  20. #20 Raad Jajo, MD

    Based in Royal Oak, 12 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
    30701 Woodward Ave #200, Royal Oak, MI 48073
    View profile for Raad Jajo, MD(248) 288-9333

  21. #21 Burnstein Robert MD

    Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    43157 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
    View profile for Burnstein Robert MD(586) 997-9619

  22. #22 Prameela D Baddigam, MD

    Based in Clinton Township, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    43211 Dalcoma Dr #3, Clinton Township, MI 48038
    View profile for Prameela D Baddigam, MD(586) 263-6812

  23. #23 Dr. Bens Sandaire

    Based in Warren, 13 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    28800 Ryan Rd #320, Warren, MI 48092
    View profile for Dr. Bens Sandaire(586) 576-1622

  24. #24 Dr. Mark Silverman

    Based in Birmingham, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.9★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    1019 Haynes St, Birmingham, MI 48009
    View profile for Dr. Mark Silverman(248) 647-0391

  25. #25 Dr. Howard R. Belkin, MD

    Based in Birmingham, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1137 Holland St, Birmingham, MI 48009
    View profile for Dr. Howard R. Belkin, MD(248) 644-3605

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

psychiatrists in Rochester, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Shiener Gerald A MD682.6★ (10)10 mi
27Garmo Al MD684.3★ (6)14 mi
28Progressive Wellness Clinic684.6★ (11)15 mi
29Lisa Kotula, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner685.0★ (22)15 mi
30TTI682.7★ (7)12 mi
31Kathleen Brazzle Md684.0★ (8)15 mi
32Beebe Barb T MD683.3★ (7)14 mi
33Beebe & Kulis Psychiatry673.3★ (3)14 mi
34Ann Arbor Psych674.9★ (33)9 mi
35Dr. Barry Siegel, MD674.0★ (26)3 mi
36John Grabowski674.0★ (3)15 mi
37Anderson Nina MD673.5★ (15)9 mi
38Bruce Silverman675.0★ (3)16 mi
39Dorit Ben-Ami, Psychiatrist674.4★ (9)5 mi
40Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Sterling Heights674.5★ (188)7 mi
41Guillermo Ethier, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner674.6★ (11)15 mi
42Abby Johnson-Briles, Psychiatrist674.9★ (29)18 mi
43Dr. Richard L. Linsk, MD672.6★ (5)15 mi
44Eslam Kersha, DO674.9★ (62)25 mi
45Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Troy674.8★ (106)9 mi
46Joseph Montgomery, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner665.0★ (22)18 mi
47MI PSYCHIATRY663.8★ (23)5 mi
48Traci Rizzo, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner664.9★ (17)18 mi
49Dr. Dana Macmillan664.3★ (6)14 mi
50D & E Medical Center662.6★ (13)9 mi

Also serving Rochester

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 Rochester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Counseling Services: Hughett Arthur MD5.0★ (2)15 mi
Beth Sharlow, Counselor5.0★ (2)15 mi
Commerce Psychiatric Services, PLC4.5★ (2)20 mi
Core Psych Sterling Heights5.0★ (2)12 mi
Cruz Victor M MD1.0★ (2)24 mi
Dr. Don Smith3.0★ (2)21 mi
Dr. Wendy Besler5.0★ (2)14 mi
Gabrielle McDaniel, Counselor5.0★ (2)23 mi
Hazan Toby MD5.0★ (2)12 mi
JOAK Counseling & Behavioral Center5.0★ (2)11 mi
Kanchana M Madhavan, MD3.0★ (2)25 mi
Kristine W Roth, MD3.0★ (2)8 mi
London Jeffrey A MD3.5★ (2)9 mi
Mallhi Naumaan M DO Heron Ridge Associates PLC3.0★ (2)28 mi
Progressive Neuro-Psychiatry5.0★ (2)23 mi
Pure Psychiatry of Michigan3.0★ (2)6 mi
Robert Lacoste, MD5.0★ (1)In Rochester
Shaw Robert H PhD5.0★ (1)In Rochester
Summit Psychological & Associates5.0★ (1)In Rochester
Venkata Jasty3.0★ (2)18 mi

How we ranked Rochester psychiatrists

We scored 383 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Rochester?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Rochester, MI is Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,998 Google reviews. Pohl Robert MD (#2) and Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Joel L. Young, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 383 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Rochester?

RankedPsychologists ranks 383 psychiatrists serving Rochester, MI. 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 Rochester work on weekends?

113 of 383 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine: Joel L. Young, MD (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Rochester psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 383 rated psychiatrists in Rochester is 4.5★, with a median of 15 reviews. Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine has the most, 1,998 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Rochester count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 383 psychiatrists serving Rochester.

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