The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Charleston, SC. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Kuhn, MD, specializes in Psychiatry, and Psychiatry - Bio-Behavioral Medicine and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Kuhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Kuhn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Revisions Adult Intensive Outpatient Therapy

    1176 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, #200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luz Pacheco, MD, specializes in Psychiatry, and Psychiatry - Bio-Behavioral Medicine and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Pacheco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Pacheco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    745 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste A, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Smith is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia and Major Depression.

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    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Uim Sickle Cell

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Temeia Martin, MD, specializes in Psychiatry, and Psychiatry - Bio-Behavioral Medicine and is located in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. Dr. Martin 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, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Fields, MD, specializes in Psychiatry, and Psychiatry - Bio-Behavioral Medicine and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Fields 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 Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Fields is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A.J. Manett completed his B.S. in Chemistry-Engineering from Washington and Lee University in 2005 and his M.D. from the University of Toledo in 2009. In 2013, he completed a residency in Psychiatry at MUSC and served as Chief Resident. In 2014, he completed a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at MUSC. Upon completion of training, he began working with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health at the Charleston-Dorchester Mental Health Center. He served as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the MUSC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences from 2014 until 2016, where he supervised residents and taught medical students. In 2016, he returned to MUSC to join the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the Brain Stimulation Laboratory Division in the Department of Psychiatry. As a member of the Brain Stimulation team, he provides a variety of brain stimulation treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders such as treatment-resistant depression. These treatments include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). He also leads an inpatient treatment team at the Institute of Psychiatry that helps stabilize acute symptoms of mood disorders and psychotic disorders. Dr. Manett has board certifications in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He has an interest in the treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders and mood disorders. He is licensed by the DEA to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opiate use disorders. He is also active in the teaching and training of medical students and residents at MUSC. Dr. Manett 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), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Manett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Bryan, MD, specializes in Psychiatry, and Psychiatry - Bio-Behavioral Medicine and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Bryan 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 Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Dementia. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    LalithKumar Solai, M.D., is from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He served as the Professor of Psychiatry and the Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry. While there, he also served as Medical Director of Patient Safety at the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH). In addition, he was the medical director of the Center for Interventional Psychiatry (CIP), overseeing care for patients with severe, difficult-to-treat depression and other debilitating psychiatric disorders. Under Dr. Solai's leadership, the CIP maintained a national reputation as a top provider of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), widely considered the gold-standard treatment for severe depression. Dr. Solai also substantially expanded the range of therapies provided by the CIP, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine.As chief of geriatric psychiatry, Dr. Solai led WPH's Geriatric Psychiatry Services (the largest geriatric psychiatric psychiatry division in the country), including the Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, the Long-Term Care program, the Bellefield Enhanced Support Team (BEST) program, the Benedum Geriatric Center and UPMC Senior Care-Shadyside. He also supervised clinical services to more than 15 local/regional long-term care centers. His passion for clinical services lies within mental health services for nursing home patients. He created and managed a 30-bed nursing home unit that serves only primary behavioral health patients.Dr. Solai is a dedicated and accomplished educator who has taught extensively at all levels, particularly in resident and fellow training at WPH. He organized and ran the regional annual conference on Behavioral Health and Aging for more than ten years. He was the director of the geriatric psychiatry fellowship, a training program with a national reputation for clinical and educational excellence in late-life mental health. Dr. Solai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Solai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Baron Short completed his BS in biology from the University of South Carolina Honors College in 1996 and his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2001. In 2006 he finished his dual residency in internal medicine and psychiatry at MUSC and joined the faculty as assistant professor with dual appointments in the Departments of Internal Medicine and the Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. His clinical and research interests include medical illnesses, co-morbid mood disorders, and brain stimulation technologies. He started the Master's of Science in Clinical Research with the intent of pursuing clinical translational work of novel brain stimulation techniques for the treatment of depression and depressive symptomatology found in oncological, rheumatological and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Short 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), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Diana Mullis holds a faculty position as associate professor with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She also holds the positions of vice-chair for clinical operations for the department and medical director for the Mental Health Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence (ICCE). Dr. Mullis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression. Dr. Mullis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ethan Ashley is originally from Dallas, Texas but completed his B.S. in Biology with a minor in Public Health from the University of Georgia Honors College in 2013 and then returned to Texas to complete his M.D. from Texas A\&M University College of Medicine in 2017. He then moved to Charleston for his residency training in Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also served as chief resident. After finishing his residency in 2021, he joined the faculty at MUSC as an Assistant Professor. He worked in the Institute of Psychiatry Adult Inpatient unit for two years, where he treated a variety of mood/anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders while also supervising residents and medical students.He then joined the Brain Stimulation Laboratory Division in the Department of Psychiatry in 2023. As a member of the Brain Stimulation team, he provides different brain stimulation treatments for various psychiatric disorders, such as treatment-resistant depression. These treatments include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). He continues to also treat patients on the adult inpatient unit at the IOP while supervising residents and 3^rd^ and 4th-year medical students. Dr. Ashley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Ashley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chesika J. Crump, M.D. is from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed her general psychiatry residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She is a second-year child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina's Institute of Psychiatry. Her specialties include adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction psychiatry. Dr. Crump is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rindy Fernandes, DO, specializes in Psychiatry, and Psychiatry - Bio-Behavioral Medicine and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Fernandes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Physician Assistant | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Physician Assistant | Psychiatry

    MUSC Health Institute Of Psychiatry

    67 President Street, 67 President Street, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Kantor is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Kantor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Kantor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Office

    2777 Speissegger Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Honora Sandifer is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Sandifer 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 Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Nurse Practitioner

    Rula Health - South Carolina

    170 Meeting St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrietta Wright is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Ms. Wright is rated as an Experienced 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Office

    181 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Alkis is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Alkis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizophrenia, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Centerway Psychiatry And Behavioral Health - Downtown Charleston

    215 E Bay St Ste 406, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Cantrell is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Cantrell 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Lewis is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Medical University Of South Carolina

    67 President St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlotta Lalich is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lalich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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