The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in Wilmington, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Wilmington, NC. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tesfa-alem Gebremeskel is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Gebremeskel 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 Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression. Dr. Gebremeskel is board certified in Psychiatry.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Joshi is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Joshi 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 Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Joshi is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lora Pacaldo is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Pacaldo is rated as an Advanced 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 Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depression. Dr. Pacaldo is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Triggs is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Triggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Triggs is board certified in Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Thompson is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Mckinney is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Mckinney 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 Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Mckinney is board certified in Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Page is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Page is board certified in Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Physician Alliance For Mental Health LLC

    3208 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Gurkin is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Gurkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Physician Alliance For Mental Health LLC

    3208 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Myers is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hans Stelmach is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Stelmach is rated as an Experienced 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), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Novant Health Inpatient Psychiatry - New Hanover

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Yokochi is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Yokochi is rated as an Experienced 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 Schizoaffective Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Waldrep is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Waldrep 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 Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claudine Carter is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Carter 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 Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Spellman is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Spellman 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 Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital

    2131 S 17th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Tipton is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Tipton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Rha Health Services Inc.

    1920 S 16th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liza Schaffner is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Schaffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

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    1201 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Martin is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Timur Akinli M.D. P.C.

    710 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 120, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Iv is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Iv is rated as an Experienced 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 Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Selective Mutism, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Lori Birdsong MD

    720 N 3rd St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeanne Birdsong is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Birdsong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    New Hanover Community Health Center Inc.

    925 N 4th St, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saka Salami is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Salami 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, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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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