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Best Psychiatrists in Springfield

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated December 24, 2024

Introduction to Psychiatry in Springfield

Overview of Psychiatry as a Medical Specialty

Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders.

Psychiatrists are trained to address a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

They use a combination of psychotherapy and medication management to help patients improve their mental well-being.

Importance of Psychiatry in Modern Healthcare

In recent years, there has been increased recognition of the significant role mental health plays in overall health and quality of life.

Proper psychiatric care can lead to improved relationships, better work performance, and enhanced physical health.

Seeking help from a qualified psychiatrist is an important step in addressing mental health concerns and achieving emotional well-being.

Psychiatry in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois offers a range of psychiatric services to meet the diverse needs of its residents.

The city is home to experienced psychiatrists like Dr. Umesh Rao Chakunta, who provides comprehensive mental health care.

Selecting the right psychiatrist is an essential step in ensuring effective treatment and a positive therapeutic relationship.


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List of Psychiatrists in Springfield

AJ

Dr. Ajay Jeetwani

5.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 784-4540

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

Amber Procida

Amber Procida

5.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

Vincent Flammini

Vincent Flammini

5.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 546-4090

English

Psychiatry

PS

Dr. Philip Schoenrock

5.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 726-7300

English

Psychiatry

Hillary Schoninger

Hillary Schoninger

5.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

Caroline Roa

Caroline Roa

5.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Umesh Rao Chakunta

Dr. Umesh Rao Chakunta

5.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi+ 1 more

Dr. Umesh Rao Chakunta is a psychiatrist based in Springfield, IL, affiliated with LifeStance Health - Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune and completed his Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Chakunta also completed his Residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of South Dakota. He is board certified in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Fluent in English, Hindi, and an additional language, he accepts insurance from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna. With a 5.0-star rating, he offers comprehensive psychiatric care to his patients.

LifeStance Health - Illinois

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Geriatric Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Medical School - Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

University of South Dakota, Residency in Adult Psychiatry

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry

English

Hindi+ 1 more

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna

3008 Happy Landing Dr Springfield, IL

Psychiatrist

RA

Dr. Richard Alexander

4.8

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 726-7300

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

FT

Dr. Fareed Tabatabai

4.4

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 726-7300

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

AT

Dr. Ayame Takahashi

4.3

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 545-8000

American Board of Preventive Medicine

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

CF

Dr. Catherine Fox

4.2

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 726-7300

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

AS

Dr. Andrea Stonecipher

4.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 483-5800

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

RS

Dr. Richard Schenkelberg

3.3

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(330) 913-7109

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

AB

Dr. Abigail Buoy

3.0

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 726-7300

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

CC

Dr. Carmen Chase

2.7

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 726-7300

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

RB

Dr. Rodica Brisan

2.4

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(508) 207-9800

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

GD

Dr. Georgia Davis

2.4

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 787-9540

English

Psychiatry

BM

Dr. Bette Macintosh

2.3

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 862-0727

English

Psychiatry

TS

Dr. Tanveer Shan

2.3

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(773) 794-4000

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

PB

Dr. Patricia Baumann

2.3

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 726-7300

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

AE

Dr. Aura Eberhardt

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 786-6994

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

ZZ

Dr. Zhihong Zhang

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 786-6994

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

TT

Dr. Terry Travis

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 899-6229

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

JB

Dr. John Briggs

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 546-0512

American Board of Preventive Medicine

English

Psychiatry

UC

Dr. Umesh Chakunta

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(630) 428-7890

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

PO

Dr. Patrick O'Donnell

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 691-3490

English

Psychiatry

SS

Dr. Seleena Shrestha

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 545-8000

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

NA

Dr. Nasir Ahmad

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 545-6900

English

Psychiatry

PC

Dr. Pamela Campbell

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 545-8000

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

BH

Dr. Brad Hughes

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 862-0800

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

NS

Dr. Noeen Sarfraz

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 786-6930

English

Psychiatry

AS

Dr. Anoosh Salman

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 373-1700

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

SH

Dr. Stacey Horstman

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 786-6994

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

SS

Dr. Stephen Soltys

N/A

Springfield, IL

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(217) 545-8229

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

Choosing a Psychiatrist in Springfield

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Psychiatrist

Qualifications and Certifications

  • Board certifications (e.g., American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Subspecialty certifications (e.g., Geriatric Psychiatry)

Experience and Education

  • Medical school background
  • Residency and fellowship training
  • Years of practice in psychiatry

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Overall star rating
  • Number of reviews
  • Specific patient feedback

Insurance and Accessibility

  • Accepted insurance networks
  • Office location and proximity
  • Availability of appointments

Language and Communication

  • Languages spoken by the psychiatrist
  • Cultural competence

Steps in the Psychiatrist Selection Process

Research Potential Providers

  • Use online directories and platforms (e.g., Zocdoc)
  • Check psychiatrist profiles and credentials

Verify Insurance Coverage

  • Contact insurance provider
  • Confirm in-network status of chosen psychiatrists

Schedule Initial Consultations

  • Prepare questions and concerns
  • Assess personal comfort and rapport with the psychiatrist

Evaluate Specializations

  • Consider psychiatrists with relevant subspecialties (e.g., Geriatric Psychiatry)
  • Match psychiatrist's expertise with your specific needs

Top-Ranked Psychiatrists in Springfield

Dr. Umesh Rao Chakunta

Qualifications and Specializations

  • Board certified in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Residency in Adult Psychiatry at University of South Dakota

Practice Information

  • Affiliated with LifeStance Health - Illinois
  • Located at 3008 Happy Landing Dr, Springfield, IL 62711
  • Accepts multiple insurance plans including BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna

Patient Satisfaction

  • 5.0-star rating
  • Provides comprehensive psychiatric care

Additional Resources for Finding Psychiatrists in Springfield

Professional Organizations and Directories

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

  • Directory of psychiatrists
  • Resources for patients seeking mental health care

Illinois Psychiatric Society

  • Local psychiatrist listings
  • Information on mental health services in Illinois

Online Platforms and Healthcare Provider Databases

Zocdoc

  • Used by Dr. Umesh Rao Chakunta
  • Patient reviews and ratings
  • Appointment scheduling features

Healthgrades

  • Comprehensive doctor profiles
  • Patient reviews and ratings

Psychology Today

  • Therapist and psychiatrist directory
  • Detailed practitioner profiles

Insurance Provider Networks

In-network Providers

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna

Contacting Insurance Companies

  • Request lists of in-network psychiatrists
  • Verify coverage for mental health services

Local Healthcare Referrals

Primary Care Physicians

  • Referrals to trusted psychiatrists
  • Coordination of care between providers

Local Hospitals and Mental Health Clinics

  • Information on affiliated psychiatrists
  • Resources for various mental health services