Highlights
- Board Certified
- Has Online Scheduling
Biography
In today's hustle and bustle society, it is easy to overlook one's own needs and well-being. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mental illness can substantially impair our capacity to function effectively in the workplace, at home, and in social settings.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and physician, I strive to understand each patient as an individual, with a unique backgr… Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Bachelors Degree | B.A. | 1999 |
| University of Maryland School of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 2004 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine / Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic | General Psychiatry | 2008 |
| Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine / Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic | Forensic Psychiatry | 2009 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry | Psychiatry and Neurology | 2009 |
| Psychiatry Sub-Specialty: Forensic Psychiatry | Psychiatry and Neurology | 2011 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Forensic Psychiatrist | District of Columbia Department of Mental Health This part-time position involved conducting assessments of competency to stand trial for pretrial defendants enrolled in the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health’s Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP). | 2013 - 2013 |
| Attending Forensic Psychiatrist | Saint Elizabeths Hospital and District of Columbia Department of Mental Health This position entailed providing psychiatric care and performing forensic evaluations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I also served as an instructor and supervisor for psychiatric fellows, residents, and medical students. | 2009 - 2012 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Fellow | American Psychiatric Association I have been a member of this association since 2007 and was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the APA in 2018. | 2007 - Present |
| Member and Committee Chair | American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law I have been a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law since 2007 and currently serve as the Chair of the Civil Forensic Committee and as a member of the Peer Review of Psychiatric Testimony Committee. | 2007 - Present |
| Member | Washington Psychiatric Society From 2012 through 2014, I served as the Early Career Psychiatrist representative to the WPS. | 2009 - Present |
| Member | American Medical Association General member | 2000 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Award for Outstanding Teaching in a Forensic Fellowship Program | American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law | 2016 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Psychiatrist
- Psychiatrist - Sub-Specialty: Forensic Psychiatry
Dr. Shugarman is a board-certified general and forensic psychiatrist. He provides medication management and psychotherapy for adult patients and forensic psychiatric assessments and expert witness services for civil, administrative, and criminal matters.
Years In Practice: 16 (started in 2010)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Shugarman specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
- Patients requiring health/injury-related legal testimony
- Patients who require on-demand/off-hours access to you and your staff
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 0
Most Recent Review: None
Office & Staff Evaluation Not rated
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Shugarman Psychiatric & Counseling
901 N. Washington St. Ste. 601Alexandria, VA 22314
Shugarman Psychiatric & Counseling
901 N Washington St Ste 601Alexandria, VA 22314
Practice Colleagues
Dr James Rives, MD - Psychiatrist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Anxiety And Depression
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
- Forensic Consultations, Expert Witness Testimony, In Civil And Criminal Cases
- Forensics
- Individual Counseling
- Individual Counseling And Psychotherapy
- Initial Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Medication Management, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management And More
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Pharmacogenetic Profile
- Pharmacotherapy
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Psychotherapist
- Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy - Individual
- Psychotherapy For Adults
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- Antidepressants
- Mood Stabilizers
- Anxiolytics
- Antipsychotics
- Others
- Antipsychotics
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Ryan S Shugarman, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Other
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cashier's Check M.O.
- Cash
More info: Payment is owed in full at the time of the appointment, though Dr. Shugarman will provide you with the necessary paperwork to file with your insurance provider for reimbursement. Checks, cash, and credit cards are accepted, with an additional 2.75% fee associated with credit card payments.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: No
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Dr. Shugarman is an out-of-network provider and will provide you with the necessary paperwork to file for reimbursement from your insurance company. You may also wish to contact your insurance company to inquire about the rate of reimbursement.