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Dr. Avani Patel, MD

Concierge Psychiatry physician, Ridgeland, MS

Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness, PLLC

Dr. Patel founded her own private practice, Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness, with niche interests in sports and lifestyle psychiatry.

1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ste 5203, Ridgeland, MS 39157
At a glance
Practice model
Fee-for-service, no membership fee or retainer
Board certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Visits
In person and virtual
Phone consultation
Free, 5 to 10 minutes
Focus
Sports and lifestyle psychiatry

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About Dr. Patel

Dr. Patel earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine in May 2020. She completed psychiatry residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and graduated in June 2024. She holds board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

She also completed additional training in sports psychiatry, with a certificate from the International Society for Sports Psychiatry in March 2024. She has held national leadership roles, including a non-voting seat on the American Psychiatric Association Board of Trustees from May 2023 to May 2024. She also served six years on the MSMA Board of Trustees.

She founded Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness, her own private practice. Her interests include sports psychiatry, lifestyle psychiatry and working with high-achieving professionals. She believes the physician-patient relationship can matter as much as the medication or therapy provided, and she emphasizes treating the mind, body and spirit.

Patients can reach her directly between appointments.

Membership and fees

Care at Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness is fee-for-service, with no membership fee or retainer.

The practice offers a free phone consultation of 5 to 10 minutes.

Services

Sports psychiatry Lifestyle psychiatry Care for high-achieving professionals
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD, MHA
College
Mississippi College
Medical school
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine
Graduate school
Oklahoma State University Graduate College
Residency
Psychiatry, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fellowship
APA/APAF Leadership Fellowship
Fellowship
AMA-SHLI MJA Fellowship
Board certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Other certification
Sports psychiatry certificate, International Society for Sports Psychiatry
Professional memberships
American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, Mississippi Psychiatric Association
NPI
1073142105

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder of Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness

Location

1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ste 5203, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness, PLLC practice page
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Recognition and research

Awards

Scott Rodgers Interprofessional Teamwork Award, UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (June 2022)
American Cancer Society Best Dressed Jackson Honoree (April 2022)

Media and books

Guest on the Women in Medicine Conversations podcast
Featured in the episode Meet Your Match: Ranking your home program

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Patel board certified?

She holds board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Where did Dr. Patel train?

She earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Does Dr. Patel offer a membership?

Care at Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness is fee-for-service, with no membership fee or retainer.

Does Dr. Patel see patients virtually?

She sees patients in person and virtually, available to Mississippi residents.

Does Dr. Patel offer a free consultation?

The practice offers a free phone consultation of 5 to 10 minutes.

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