The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in Lakeland, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Lakeland, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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22 providers found
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Pullara is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Pullara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reham Sadek is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Sadek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Settle is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Settle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlina Mejia is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Mejia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhurya Polavarapu is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Polavarapu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankur Goyal is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Chamakalayil is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Chamakalayil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Schizophrenia, and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Landreth is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Landreth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Desrosier is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Desrosier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antisocial Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Desrosier is board certified in Abpn.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Peace River Center For Personal Development Inc

    1835 Gilmore Ave, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Barrios is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Barrios is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Lakeland Regional Health Harrell Family Center For Behavioral Wellness

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Shirvani is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Shirvani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Peace River Center For Personal Development Inc

    1835 Gilmore Ave, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean Tropnas is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Tropnas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Benjamin E. Lippmann D.O. P.A.

    5302 S Florida Ave Ste 206, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Lippmann is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Lippmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    1201 1st Street South, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Iftikhar Rasul is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Rasul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aphantasia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Rasul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Genoa Healthcare LLC

    1201 1st St S, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Takkallapelli Rao is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Genoa Healthcare LLC

    1201 1st St S, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Humphries is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Humphries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Winter Haven Hospital

    200 Avenue F NE, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arvinder Singh is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Winter Haven Hospital

    200 Avenue F NE, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivas Yerneni is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Yerneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Delirium.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Winter Haven Hospital

    200 Avenue F NE, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kehinde Adesokan is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Adesokan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Winter Haven Hospital

    200 Avenue F NE, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Blessin is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Blessin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to tell the difference between what is real and not real.

    It also makes it hard to think clearly, have normal emotional responses, and act normally in social situations.

    When should I see a Schizophrenia doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Schizophrenia doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Schizophrenia doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Schizophrenia doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Schizophrenia doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizophrenia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Schizophrenia doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Schizophrenia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Schizophrenia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Schizophrenia doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Schizophrenia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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