Maine I Maryland I Delaware
100% virtual care

Focus Behavioral Health

Board-Certified Telepsychiatry With Ranganathan Ram, MD, DFAPA

we see patients 16 and up

Compassionate Mental Health Care

Our practice provides personalized, evidence-based care that uses patient-rated scales to track progress, moving beyond treatment response toward full remission.

Mental health is deeply personal, and we recognize that no two journeys are the same. That’s why we take a collaborative approach—working with you to create a path forward that feels both supportive and empowering.

As a trusted mental health expert, Dr. Ram brings compassionate, individualized mental health care directly to you. By removing the need for travel and offering secure, convenient access, treatment becomes more flexible and consistent without losing the personal connection that is so vital to progress.

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BOARD-CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST, ADDICTION SPECIALIST & MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT

MEET DR. RANGANATHAN RAM

DR. RANGANATHAN RAM

over 40 years of psychiatric experience

Dr. Ram began his career as a psychiatrist in his native India in 1982 and immigrated to the United States in 1988. He completed his psychiatric residency training at the University of Maryland and pursued advanced research fellowships at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and the State University of New York, Stony Brook. His academic contributions and leadership led to his appointment as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland, reflecting his standing as a trusted mental health expert with strong clinical and academic foundations

Dr. Ram is Board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. He has co-authored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications, including book chapters and articles in leading scientific journals, further establishing him as a respected mental health expert in the field. In addition to his academic work, he is a sought-after speaker who represents several consumer and professional organizations, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware, New Directions Delaware, local churches, and pharmaceutical companies.

As a private psychiatrist and experienced mental health expert, Dr. Ram provides self-pay telepsychiatry services to adults in Maine, Delaware, and Maryland. Trained in medicine, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology, he delivers thoughtful, personalized mental health treatment that integrates biological, psychological, and social perspectives. With over four decades of clinical experience across India and the United States, Dr. Ram is recognized as a mental health expert who offers careful evaluation, diagnostic clarity, and a collaborative treatment approach through secure and flexible telepsychiatry services.

Transparent Pricing Model

The goal of Focus Behavioral Health is to provide more detailed care, better accessibility, and longer visits than are generally available within traditional insurance models.

Although our practice is not paneled with any insurance carrier, a receipt for services rendered may be provided. This would allow you to submit an out-of-network claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. We strongly recommend you speak to your insurance company before initiating treatment if you plan to use out-of-network benefits, as there is tremendous variability as to the amount they will cover for services.

Virtual Care - when and where you need it

Guiding you toward clarity, resilience, & hope

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Your initial consultation with Dr. Ram will include a comprehensive review of your mental health and medical history, a review of office policies, work structure, discussion of treatment options, risks and benefits of personalized psychopharmacology, and compatibility.

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Ram provides virtual psychiatric care with expertise and understanding. Our virtual clinic can help address and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and more with evidence-based care.

*Having a psychotherapist is strongly encouraged, in addition to Dr. Ram’s services in medication management.*

Compassionate & Personalized Care

Our Success Stories

Your First 30-Minute Consultation is FREE

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100% Virtual Telepsychiatry
Serving Maine, Maryland, & Delaware

302-762-2285
info@drramtelepsychiatry.com

Flexible Scheduling Available:
Tues-Wed (7:30AM-7:30PM)

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