75/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Psychiatrists in South Plainfield, NJ (2026)
1,100 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Plainfield: Dr. Waqar A. Siddiqui, MD, RP Score 75/100; 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
- 2
Most-reviewed: MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry, 1,047 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,100 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,100 South Plainfield psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 320 open Saturdays and 194 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 1,100 rated practices.
Top 10 psychiatrists in South Plainfield 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Waqar A. Siddiqui, MD | 75 | 4.3★ (7) | South Plainfield | — | Overall |
| 2 | MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry | 74 | 4.9★ (1,047) | Newark, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Conscientia Health | 74 | 4.6★ (639) | Elizabeth, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Dr. Qinyue Liu | 73 | 5.0★ (9) | Warren Township, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Conscientia Health | 73 | 5.0★ (7) | New Brunswick, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Grace Medical Group | 73 | 4.8★ (16) | Rahway, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Dr. Niveditha Meghadri, MD | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | Edison, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Winograd Barbara MD | 73 | 3.8★ (9) | Metuchen, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dr. Daniel S. Cowen, MD | 72 | 4.7★ (12) | Somerset, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dr. Kenneth J. Lichtman, MD | 72 | 3.7★ (9) | Edison, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 1,100 best psychiatrists in South Plainfield, 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.
Based in Newark, 17 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 1,047 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 13 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 639 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren Township, 5 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in New Brunswick, 6 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rahway, 7 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edison, 5 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Metuchen, 4 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Somerset, 7 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edison, 5 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 Blank Susan G MD
Based in Clark, 6 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley Heights, 5 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Westfield, 6 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Dr. Pearl Louie
Based in Westfield, 6 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 NJ Healing Minds
Based in Edison, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Scotch Plains, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 Easy Psychiatry
Based in Edison, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 lawrence demilio
Based in Berkeley Heights, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 17 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Orange, 17 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranford, 8 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Warren Township, 5 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Mark Rybakov, DO
Based in Brooklyn, 23 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 BrightMindsMD
Based in Cranford, 8 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 1,100 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Element Psychiatry | 71 | 5.0★ (11) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Dr. Ditzell Psychiatry | 70 | 4.5★ (67) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Dr. Steven R. Budoff, MD | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 29 | NYC Psychiatric Associates | 70 | 4.8★ (790) | 26 mi |
| 30 | Cohen Hayley M MD | 70 | 5.0★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Hailing Zhang | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Dr. Joshua Hersh | 70 | 5.0★ (54) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Dr. Ketan Hirapara | 70 | 4.6★ (70) | 5 mi |
| 34 | RAD Integrative MindCare | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Dr. Seema Dixit | 70 | 4.7★ (56) | 17 mi |
| 36 | Dr. Abby Kurien | 70 | 2.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Inside Out CURE: Muhammad Zeshan, MD | 70 | 4.8★ (54) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Dr.C. Temprosa Lanez | 69 | 2.9★ (38) | 7 mi |
| 39 | Dyckman Steven MD | 69 | 3.9★ (21) | 12 mi |
| 40 | Mark Rybakov, DO | 69 | 4.9★ (164) | 25 mi |
| 41 | Rosalie Greenberg, M.D. | 69 | 3.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 42 | Ascend Psychiatry | 69 | 5.0★ (27) | 11 mi |
| 43 | Conscientia Health | 69 | 5.0★ (79) | 24 mi |
| 44 | Conscientia Health | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 45 | Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA) - New Jersey | 69 | 4.9★ (58) | 14 mi |
| 46 | Capital psychiatry group | 69 | 4.7★ (3) | In South Plainfield |
| 47 | Dr. Seema Dixit | 69 | 4.9★ (34) | 19 mi |
| 48 | MindSync Psychiatry | 69 | 5.0★ (185) | 12 mi |
| 49 | You Bridge Health | 69 | 4.7★ (38) | 6 mi |
| 50 | Vitalize Psychiatry | 69 | 4.4★ (14) | 8 mi |
Also serving South Plainfield
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Starling, PsyD, ACT | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Behavioral Medicine Associates PA | In South Plainfield | |
| Breanna Vargas, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Chantal Perron, Counselor | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Damian B. Kim, M.D. FAPA, FAAPDP | Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst in Highland Park, NJ | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dana Allegrino, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Daniel Bascara, MD | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dr. Jill M. Williams, MD | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dr. Rowena R. Francisco, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Dr. Ruby Abraham, MD | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| James Korman, PsyD, ACT | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Konnect Therapy | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Meg Sosnow MD | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Monica Lamb, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Nuptuall | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Robin Deiner, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Sunshine Rivas Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | In South Plainfield | |
| Titus John MD | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Waqar Ahmed Siddiqui | 3.0★ (2) | In South Plainfield |
| Westfield Psychiatric Group | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked South Plainfield psychiatrists
We scored 1,100 South Plainfield 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In South Plainfield data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a psychiatrist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
- Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 South Plainfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychiatrist in South Plainfield?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in South Plainfield, NJ is Dr. Waqar A. Siddiqui, MD with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews. MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry (#2) and Conscientia Health (#3) follow. We ranked 1,100 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychiatrists are there in South Plainfield?
RankedPsychologists ranks 1,100 psychiatrists serving South Plainfield, NJ. 2 of them are based in South Plainfield; 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 South Plainfield work on weekends?
320 of 1,100 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 194 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry (#2), Conscientia Health (#3) and Conscientia Health (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do South Plainfield psychiatrists have?
The median Google rating among 1,100 rated psychiatrists in South Plainfield is 4.5★, with a median of 12 reviews. MyWellbrook Health Psychiatry has the most, 1,047 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 South Plainfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,100 psychiatrists serving South Plainfield.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
More psychiatrists and South Plainfield pages
Psychiatrists near South Plainfield
- Psychiatrists in Metuchen, NJ1134 ranked
- Psychiatrists in North Plainfield, NJ1118 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Plainfield, NJ1134 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Edison, NJ1058 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Middlesex, NJ1035 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Iselin, NJ1194 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Scotch Plains, NJ1159 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Piscataway, NJ1062 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Colonia, NJ1202 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Highland Park, NJ1050 ranked
Other specialties in South Plainfield
- Psychologists in South Plainfield253 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in South Plainfield582 ranked
- Child and teen therapists in South Plainfield170 ranked
- Couples therapists in South Plainfield155 ranked
- Family therapists in South Plainfield160 ranked
- Neuropsychologists in South Plainfield69 ranked
- Psychological testing practices in South Plainfield10 ranked
- Anxiety and OCD therapists in South Plainfield15 ranked
- Trauma and PTSD therapists in South Plainfield98 ranked
- Eating disorder therapists in South Plainfield71 ranked
- Clinical social workers in South Plainfield575 ranked
- Addiction counselors in South Plainfield406 ranked
- ABA therapy providers in South Plainfield223 ranked
- All psychologists in South Plainfield