The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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83 providers found
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Truman Medical Center

    300 W 19th Ter, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bini Moorthy is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Moorthy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Truman Medical Center

    300 W 19th Ter, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kingsley Osuagwu is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Osuagwu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Swope Health Services

    3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Brown is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished 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 Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Truman Medical Center

    300 W 19th Ter, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jocelyn Pearson is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Truman Medical Center

    300 W 19th Ter, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Silvie Vijayananda is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vijayananda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    University Health Behavioral Health Crossroads

    300 W 19th Ter, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Jarvis is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jarvis is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Truman Medical Center

    300 W 19th Ter, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olajide Oguntuase is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Oguntuase 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 Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    University Health John W. Bluford Medical Pavilion

    2301 Charlotte St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Metzner is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Metzner is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    University Health Behavioral Health Recovery Health Services

    2020 Charlotte St # 5, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Burgess is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Center For Behavioral Medicine

    1000 E 24th St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usama Mabrouk is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mabrouk is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Center For Behavioral Medicine

    1000 E 24th St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shazia Saleem is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Saleem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Internal Medicine

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Vernikov is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Vernikov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Vernikov is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry - 2017. Dr. Vernikov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Internal Medicine

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Shenkman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Shenkman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Shenkman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2013 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry - 2012. Dr. Shenkman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Internal Medicine

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela May is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. May is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. May is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry - 2008 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2006. Dr. May is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    4000 Cambridge St, Suite G600, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunita Muranjan is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Muranjan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Dementia, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Muranjan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2011.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Glenn is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Glenn is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry - 2018.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Kjorvestad is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kjorvestad 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Kjorvestad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2021 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry - 2021. Dr. Kjorvestad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Swope Health Services

    3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nallu Reddy is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Psychiatry
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Raghu Gandhi is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Schizophrenia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Truman Medical Center

    300 W 19th Ter, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Chaffee is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chaffee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depression.

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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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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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