Shariq Refai, MD

"I had an outstanding telehealth visit with Dr. S. Refai recently and I am truly impressed! Despite the virtual format, Dr. Refai's expertise and genuine care made it a fantastic experience. Right from the start, Dr. Refai's professionalism and attentive approach put me at ease during the virtual consultation. The way Dr. Refai communicated effectively and asked insightful questions showed a deep understanding of my situation. What really stood out was the clear and detailed explanations Dr. Refai provided about my condition and the treatment options available. It was evident that Dr. Refai's knowledge and expertise were top-notch. I also appreciated the holistic approach, where lifestyle adjustments were discussed alongside medical recommendations. Leaving the virtual appointment, I felt informed, empowered, and supported in my health journey. Dr. Refai's willingness to address all my questions and concerns left me feeling confident in the care I received. I'm so grateful for the outstanding medical service provided by Dr. Refai. The professionalism, compassion, and expertise shown really made a positive impact, even in the virtual setting. Thank you, Dr. Refai, for your exceptional care. Your dedication to your patients is truly commendable."

"Dr. Refai offers a wholistic approach to psychiatry and works on the problem from multiple angles while he, himself, sort of acts as a voice of reason throughout your treatment. Many times I was astounded at how candid he was with me throughout his treatment course. Almost didn't even need a therapist with how he was able to dissect complex problems immediately and distill day-to-day problems into opportunities and give me new ideas to think about. Couldn't say this with more confidence—Shariq is the best psychiatrist in Jacksonville."

"They aren’t scheduling appointments till September. I asked, what do you do, if someone needs to see a therapist soon? “Are you in crisis?”, she asks. I said, if you mean am I about to kill myself, no. She got defensive, when I said mental patients typically need to be seen sooner, and I told her I wasn’t blaming her, but wanted to know if there were any other options. There weren’t. I said thank you and she hung up on me, before if could finish my sentence. If this is who you have greeting mental therapy patients, throw the whole practice away."

"Dr. Refai is a great psychiatrist. He is an expert in finding effective treatments as well as a compassionate physician who truly cares about his patients. He has tremendous wisdom and can always help even if treatments with others have failed. His counsel and advice are priceless."

"The absolute best psychiatrist I’ve ever been to. He didn’t rush me; he believed all my symptoms and he made me feel like everything was going to be okay. When one medication didn’t work, he didn’t try to make it seem like I wasn’t taking them correctly (like others had). He genuinely cared about me as a person. His staff is wonderful as well. If I ever called with a question or complaint, I would get a call that same day. I recently started having my panic attacks again and all I had to do was call him and he called in my medication. This is one doctor I will NEVER stop going to and recommend him to everyone I know."