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Your Trusted Mental Health Care Provider in Fort Wayne
At Psychiatric Services PC, we are dedicated to providing professional and compassionate mental health care for individuals across all stages of life. Our practice specializes in addressing psychiatric needs through a comprehensive bio-psycho-social model, emphasizing conservative medication management alongside psychotherapy and social interventions. With board-certified psychiatrists available for walk-in appointments, we prioritize timely access to care, offering same-day crisis appointments and psychiatric evaluations to prevent hospital admissions.Our services span child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, with specialized programs for addiction treatment, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. We collaborate closely with primary care providers and offer genetic testing to tailor medication plans, ensuring personalized care for every patient. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, to make mental health services accessible to our community.
Services
Child Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Adolescent Psychiatry
Addiction Services
Psychiatric Clearance
Individual Counseling
Group Therapy
SUBUTEX Therapy
Genetic Testing
Primary Care Collaboration
Highlights and features
- We offer walk-in clinics for immediate mental health needs.
- Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists with specialized training.
- We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans.
- Our bio-psycho-social model prioritizes holistic treatment approaches.
- Genetic testing ensures personalized medication management for patients.
Services
Child Psychiatry
Our child psychiatry services address ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma in young patients. We use evidence-based therapies and family collaboration to support emotional and behavioral development. Our board-certified psychiatrists create tailored treatment plans focusing on long-term mental wellness.
Addiction Services
Specialized addiction treatment includes Suboxone for opioid/heroin abuse, Antabuse for alcohol dependency, and counseling for smoking or binge eating cessation. Our approach combines medication management with behavioral therapies to support recovery and prevent relapse.
Psychiatric Clearance
We provide urgent psychiatric evaluations for spinal cord stimulator or weight loss surgery candidates. Letters are faxed to referring physicians the same day to expedite treatment timelines while ensuring patient safety and readiness.
Walk-In Clinic
Our walk-in clinic offers same-day access to board-certified psychiatrists for crisis management. Patients receive immediate assessments without prior appointments, reducing hospitalization risks through timely intervention during acute mental health episodes.
Genetic Testing
Genetic testing guides personalized medication selection by analyzing how patients metabolize psychiatric drugs. This reduces trial-and-error prescribing, enhancing treatment effectiveness while minimizing side effects through data-driven medication choices.
People
Dr. Mahender Surakanti
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Surakanti specializes in general psychiatry and suboxone therapy. He provides comprehensive mental health care using evidence-based practices and a patient-centered approach to treatment planning.
Bernadine Payton
Licensed Human Service Manager
Bernadine coordinates patient care and support services, ensuring seamless access to psychiatric treatment and follow-up care for individuals seeking mental health assistance.
Mary A. La Rocque
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mary provides counseling and social work services, focusing on therapeutic interventions that address emotional and behavioral challenges across all age groups.
Diana Mazakis
Staff Member
Diana supports clinical operations and patient coordination, ensuring efficient delivery of psychiatric services and maintaining high standards of care for all clients.
Radhika Reddy
Staff Member
Radhika contributes to clinical support functions, assisting with patient intake processes and administrative tasks to enhance the overall treatment experience.
Questions
What are your walk-in clinic hours?
Our walk-in clinic operates Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for first-time psychiatric evaluations.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid for psychiatric evaluation and treatment services.
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry; addiction treatment; genetic testing; and psychiatric clearance for surgeries.
Are your psychiatrists board-certified?
Yes, all our psychiatrists are board-certified medical doctors with specialized training in mental health treatment.
How long are first appointment wait times?
Plan for 1-2 hours to complete paperwork and assessment, with patients seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
