Dr. Faisal Rafiq is a distinguished psychiatrist with over 15 years of dedicated service in the mental health field. He Has extensive experience spans various settings, including emergency psychiatric centers, crisis intervention services, and both acute and long-term inpatient treatment facilities. throughout his career.
Brief Biography
Psychiatrist since 2008 with expertise in medication management and psychotherapy.
Experience in emergency psychiatric centers, crisis intervention, inpatient treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
Co-founder and Owner of Nextvisit AI, focused on developing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to streamline psychiatric practice.
Education
Herricks High School (1990–1994)
SUNY Stony Brook – B.Sc. in Biochemistry (1994–1998)
SABA University School of Medicine – M.D. (1998–2002)
Albany Medical Center – Psychiatry Residency (2004–2008)
Professional Experience
Founder & Psychiatrist – Psychvisit (2016–Present)
Co-Founder & EHR Developer – Nextvisit AI (2022–Present)
Speaker & Consultant – Axsome Therapeutics & Teva Pharmaceuticals (2023–2025)
Inpatient Psychiatrist – Northwell Health South Oaks Hospital (2017–2018)
Clinical Psychiatrist – CDPC State Psychiatric Center, Albany, NY (2008–2011)
Managed 5 Locations – Vitality Physicians Group Practice PC, Albany, NY (2011–2012)
Locum Tenens Psychiatrist – Multiple Assignments (2013–2017)
Forensic Psychiatry Externship – St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington D.C. (2003–2004)
