Psychiatrist in Wichita, Kansas Ralph Bharati, Psychiatrist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 0-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Ralph Bharati, MD
Specializes In:
Ralph Bharati helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Kansas achieve stability and improved mental health through comprehensive psychiatric care at LifeStance Health. As a Medical Doctor and experienced prescriber, he provides medication management, substance use treatment with medication support, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for individuals facing a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Dr. Bharati is particularly focused on supporting individuals navigating complex psychiatric needs such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and substance use concerns. He brings a thoughtful, medically grounded approach to treatment, carefully tailoring medication plans to each patient’s unique presentation while monitoring progress closely. His work often integrates advanced options like TMS for individuals seeking alternatives when traditional treatments have not been effective, and he offers care for additional conditions across the mental health spectrum.
He has a strong clinical interest in working with individuals recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and those participating in court-ordered treatment. Dr. Bharati understands the importance of continuity of care during these critical transitions and provides structured, supportive treatment to help patients stabilize, reduce risk of relapse, and reintegrate into daily life with greater confidence and safety.
With decades of experience, Dr. Bharati has worked extensively with diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and military veterans. His broad clinical background allows him to address both psychiatric and co-occurring medical or neurological concerns with a well-rounded perspective.
Dr. Bharati began practicing in 1988 and has dedicated his career to advancing mental health care through compassionate, evidence-based treatment. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys swimming as a way to maintain balance and well-being.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: All Ages
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Autism: requires substantial support
- Bipolar Disorder
- Brain/head injuries (TBI)
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
- Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other neurological conditions
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stroke-related conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Telugu
Education
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Mississippi State University
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Universidad Juarez Autonoma De Cd. Juarez
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Universidad Juarez Autonoma De Tabasco, Escuela De Medicina Humana
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ralph Bharati. You can also call 316-636-2888 to have someone assist you.
Ralph Bharati generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 316-636-2888 to find out Ralph Bharati's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ralph Bharati:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 316-636-2888 to see how we can help.
Yes, Ralph Bharati is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Ralph Bharati works at:
Yes, Ralph Bharati does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Ralph Bharati is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Telugu