Your First Psychiatric Visit

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the time of your first appointment. You may enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Once you provide Dr. Raj (or our office staff) some basic information, we will create a patient chart and portal for you (or your family member), in which you may complete your new patient intake form and symptom rating scales prior to our first meeting. Alternatively, you may complete these forms and scales (below), and you may email them to DrRaj@EnhancePsych.com or fax them to 850-724-4915.

The new patient intake form and symptom rating scales allow Dr. Raj to gather your necessary background information and streamline the assessment process, allowing him to focus on the most important issues to you, while also ensuring no crucial information (i.e. psychiatric or medical history) is missed.The symptom rating scales also help Dr. Raj establish a clear and comprehensive baseline of your (or your child’s) psychiatric symptoms, allowing for more specific monitoring of progress throughout the treatment plan. The Notice of Privacy Practices emphasizes that your (or your child’s/family’s) confidentiality is of the utmost importance and is treated with the highest level of care and respect.

There are forms allowing you to consent for disclosing personal health information, if you would like Dr. Raj to collaborate with your other treatment providers (or anyone else you wish to be informed about your care) to ensure whoever you choose is on the same page working toward helping you (or your child) progress.

If you have completed the intake forms and symptom rating scales (below) outside of your patient portal, and have not sent them to Dr. Raj or Enhance Psych staff in advance, please bring these to your initial appointment. We require these to move forward, and they will directly lead to better care for you and your family, starting with a more productive assessment and treatment plan.