FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we have meetings in person, face-to-face?

Face to face visits are now avialable in our Oro Valley, AZ office. Virtual visits are also still available

If I am taking medications how often will we meet?

If you are stable on medications we can meet every 3 months unless you would prefer to meet more frequently. This is the frequency with which I can comfortably monitor medication treatment from the perspective of both efficacy and safety. It is also the frequency recommended by nearly all healthcare organizations consistent with best clinical practice guidelines.
If you are on a controlled substance, we will need to meet once a month.
If I am managing Suboxone, our meetings will be every 2 weeks.

What are your fees?

Psychiatric evaluation is $300.
A Follow-up medication session is $100.
Suboxone maintenance requires random drug screens which is an additional fee.

Are there cancelation fees?


Yes. You are responsible for the entire fee if you cancel a session within 24 hours of the appointment. The only exception is a true emergency which in my experience is very rare.

What conditions do you NOT treat via your telepsychiatry practice?

Children age 5 and under.
Suboxone initiation.
Disability applications
Workman’s comp.

What is Suboxone maintenance

Suboxone maintenance is when you have already had Suboxone initiated. A good example is, you are started on Suboxone in rehab or an inpatient psychiatric facility and now need someone to continue to prescribe it.