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Best Psychiatrists in Saint Andrews, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saint Andrews: Juneja Anil MD, RP Score 74/100; 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia, 309 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #11.

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

71 Saint Andrews psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 71 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychiatrists in Columbia ranking. See Psychiatrists in Columbia

Top 10 psychiatrists in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Juneja Anil MD743.8★ (18)Columbia, 1 mi awayOverall
2Robert J. Ornelas, M.D.734.1★ (7)West Columbia, 3 mi away—
3Dr. Raynia L. Mcgee, MD724.8★ (6)Columbia, 6 mi away—
4Dr. Thornton S. Mckinney Jr, MD725.0★ (10)Columbia, 8 mi away—
5John Earl Bragg, Jr., MD725.0★ (3)Columbia, 6 mi away—
6Dr. Subba M Rao, MD722.8★ (19)Columbia, 3 mi away—
7Kevin W. Krebs, MD725.0★ (3)Columbia, 6 mi away—
8Martin Psychiatric Services724.0★ (4)Columbia, 6 mi away—
9Coshal Balbir S713.7★ (3)Columbia, 6 mi away—
10Dr. Melissa Kannaday714.1★ (9)Columbia, 8 mi away—

The 71 best psychiatrists in Saint Andrews, 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 Saint Andrews

    #1 Juneja Anil MD

    Based in Columbia, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    182 Laurelhurst Ave, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Juneja Anil MD(803) 551-0060

  2. #2 Robert J. Ornelas, M.D.

    Based in West Columbia, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    160 Medical Cir, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Robert J. Ornelas, M.D.(803) 796-6811

  3. #3 Dr. Raynia L. Mcgee, MD

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1500 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Dr. Raynia L. Mcgee, MD(803) 779-1995

  5. #5 John Earl Bragg, Jr., MD

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    3555 Harden Street Extension #141, Columbia, SC 29203
    View profile for John Earl Bragg, Jr., MD(803) 434-4300

  6. #6 Dr. Subba M Rao, MD

    Based in Columbia, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    23 Surrey Ct, Columbia, SC 29212
    View profile for Dr. Subba M Rao, MD(803) 551-2900

  7. #7 Kevin W. Krebs, MD

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
    1415 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Kevin W. Krebs, MD

  9. #9 Coshal Balbir S

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child 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
    2113 Adams Grove #200, Columbia, SC 29203
    View profile for Coshal Balbir S(803) 254-1006

  10. #10 Dr. Melissa Kannaday

    Based in Columbia, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    3612 Landmark Dr # B, Columbia, SC 29204
    View profile for Dr. Melissa Kannaday(803) 590-8447

  12. #12 Brandi Burris, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Columbia, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2000 Center Point Rd Ste 2350, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Brandi Burris, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(803) 699-8887

  13. #13 Ellen Marie Walker, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Columbia, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2000 Center Point Rd Ste 2350, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Ellen Marie Walker, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(803) 699-8887

  15. #15 Maihan Yazmine Aurah, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Cayce, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    440 Knox Abbott Dr Ste 400, Cayce, SC 29033
    View profile for Maihan Yazmine Aurah, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(839) 213-6429

  16. #16 Jeffords Elizabeth H MD

    Based in Columbia, 11 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
    115 Atrium Way #221, Columbia, SC 29224
    View profile for Jeffords Elizabeth H MD(803) 699-8887

  17. #17 Kya Coreisa Davis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Cayce, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    440 Knox Abbott Dr Ste 400, Cayce, SC 29033
    View profile for Kya Coreisa Davis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(839) 213-6429

  18. #18 Patrick Whitfield, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Cayce, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    440 Knox Abbott Dr Ste 400, Cayce, SC 29033
    View profile for Patrick Whitfield, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(843) 501-1099

  22. #22 Corrie L. Crook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Columbia, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3600 Forest Dr Ste 302, Columbia, SC 29204
    View profile for Corrie L. Crook, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(803) 699-8887

  25. #25 Vista Psychiatric

    Based in West Columbia, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3227 Sunset Blvd Ste D103, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Vista Psychiatric(803) 791-1485

How we ranked Saint Andrews psychiatrists

We scored 71 Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Saint Andrews?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Saint Andrews, SC is Juneja Anil MD with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews. Robert J. Ornelas, M.D. (#2) and Dr. Raynia L. Mcgee, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 71 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 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 Saint Andrews work on weekends?

4 of 71 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia (#11) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia (#24). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Saint Andrews psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 71 rated psychiatrists in Saint Andrews is 4.7★, with a median of 13 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia has the most, 309 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Saint Andrews count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 71 psychiatrists serving Saint Andrews.

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