Sima Patel

  • MD
  • Verified by Psychology Today

About Sima Patel

Sima Patel, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in both outpatient telepsychiatry and inpatient psychiatric care. She has treated patients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. While practicing in Florida and North Carolina, Dr. Patel balanced her work in private practice with her responsibilities in hospital settings, bringing a wealth of clinical expertise to her role.

Dr. Patel earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the American University of Integrative Sciences and completed her psychiatry residency at East Carolina University. Her academic accomplishments also include a Master’s in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Drexel University.

Dr. Patel has led wellness initiatives, mentored medical students, and contributed to research aimed at enhancing psychiatric care. Her holistic approach and dedication to excellence make her an invaluable part of the Animo Sano Psychiatry team.

NPI # 146701615

My Practice at a Glance

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Finances/Fees

  • Initial Visit: $299, Follow-up: $199
  • Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Accepted Insurance Plans

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Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Medication Management

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Binge eating disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorder
  • Eating Disorder
  • Educational and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQIA
  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • Marital / Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • OCD
  • Panic attacks / panic disorder
  • Phobias & fears
  • women’s issues
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Trauma / PTSD
  • Women’s Issues

Client Focus

Teen, Adults, Elders

Nearby Areas

Cities

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • Hickory, NC
  • Hillsborough, NC

States

  • North Carolina