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Best Psychiatrists in Rochester, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rochester: YourTime Psychiatry and Medical Cannabis LLC, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Zumbro Valley Health Center, 144 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #13.

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

16 Rochester psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.8★ across 16 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
1YourTime Psychiatry and Medical Cannabis LLC735.0★ (80)Rochester—Overall
2Jennifer L. Vande Voort, MD701.0★ (3)Rochester——
3Ascend Psychiatric Services694.5★ (6)RochesterSat—
4Great Lakes Mental Wellness- Rochester675.0★ (7)Rochester——
5Dr. Michael A. Palmen, M.D.665.0★ (4)RochesterEvenings—
6Generose Building Mayo Clinic Psychiatric and Psychology Treatment Center662.3★ (22)RochesterSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Olmsted Medical Center - Psychiatry652.3★ (3)Rochester——
8Cynthia Cleveland MD653.9★ (7)Rochester——
9Pacifica Counseling & Psychiatry605.0★ (7)RochesterEvenings—
10Mayo Clinic | Psychiatry593.3★ (21)RochesterEvenings—

The 16 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.

  3. #3 Ascend Psychiatric Services

    Based in Rochester

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3269 19th St NW Ste 200, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for Ascend Psychiatric Services(507) 295-3530

  5. #5 Dr. Michael A. Palmen, M.D.

    Based in Rochester

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Kahler Grand Hotel, 20 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    View profile for Dr. Michael A. Palmen, M.D.(507) 269-6992

  6. #6 Generose Building Mayo Clinic Psychiatric and Psychology Treatment Center

    Based in Rochester

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatric hospital”, 2.3★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1216 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    View profile for Generose Building Mayo Clinic Psychiatric and Psychology Treatment Center(507) 255-5123

  8. #8 Cynthia Cleveland MD

    Based in Rochester

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    300 1st Ave NW #230, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for Cynthia Cleveland MD(507) 361-1231

  10. #10 Mayo Clinic | Psychiatry

    Based in Rochester

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55906
    View profile for Mayo Clinic | Psychiatry(507) 266-5100

  12. #12 Sagent Behavioral Health - Rochester North

    Based in Rochester

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, based in Rochester.

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

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–7 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Thu 7:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3535 40th Ave NW Ste 210, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for Sagent Behavioral Health - Rochester North(507) 516-0227

  13. #13 Zumbro Valley Health Center

    Based in Rochester

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.8★ from 144 Google reviews, based in Rochester.

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

    • 3.8★ from 144 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    343 Woodlake Dr, Rochester, MN 55904
    View profile for Zumbro Valley Health Center(507) 289-2089

  14. #14 PrairieCare

    Based in Rochester

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.2★ from 73 Google reviews, based in Rochester.

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

    • 3.2★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5255 Members Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for PrairieCare(507) 204-7668

  15. #15 Zumbro Valley Health Center - Greenview Office

    Based in Rochester

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Rochester.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–7 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1620 Greenview Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    View profile for Zumbro Valley Health Center - Greenview Office(507) 289-2089

  16. #16 Spero

    Based in Owatonna, 39 mi away

    38/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    622 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060
    View profile for Spero(507) 451-2630

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
Barbara M. Rohland, MDIn Rochester
Bridget K. Biggs, PhD, LPIn Rochester
Daniel DanczykIn Rochester
Dr. Alastair J. Mckean, MDIn Rochester
Dr. Christine W. Galardy, MDIn Rochester
Dr. Cosima C. Swintak, MDIn Rochester
Dr. Eleshia MorrisonIn Rochester
Dr. Keith G. Rasmussen, MDIn Rochester
Glenn Smith, MDIn Rochester
James A, McCarthy, MDIn Rochester
Jeffrey T. Gursky, MD3.5★ (2)In Rochester
Katherine M. Moore, MDIn Rochester
Kemuel L. Philbrick, MD5.0★ (1)In Rochester
Kristin J. Somers, MDIn Rochester
Larissa L. Loukianova, MDIn Rochester
Mark A. Frye, MD5.0★ (1)In Rochester
Mark R. Hansen, MDIn Rochester
Michael BassoIn Rochester
Saul Kissin, APRN, CNP3.0★ (2)In Rochester
Vivek Prasad, Psychiatrist, MD5.0★ (1)In Rochester

How we ranked Rochester psychiatrists

We scored 16 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, MN is YourTime Psychiatry and Medical Cannabis LLC with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews. Jennifer L. Vande Voort, MD (#2) and Ascend Psychiatric Services (#3) follow. We ranked 16 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Rochester?

RankedPsychologists ranks 16 psychiatrists serving Rochester, MN. 15 of them are based in Rochester; 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 Rochester work on weekends?

2 of 16 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ascend Psychiatric Services (#3) and Generose Building Mayo Clinic Psychiatric and Psychology Treatment Center (#6). 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 16 rated psychiatrists in Rochester is 3.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Zumbro Valley Health Center has the most, 144 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 16 psychiatrists serving Rochester.

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