Psychiatrist in San Antonio, Texas Sumaira Ahmed, Psychiatrist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Sumaira Ahmed, MD
Specializes In:
Sumaira Ahmed, MD, helps patients across Texas access compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that strengthens daily functioning and long-term mental wellness. She supports adults of all ages, including young adults, adults in midlife, and seniors, offering thoughtful medication management that is tailored to each person’s needs. Dr. Ahmed is especially committed to treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis, guiding patients through symptoms that can feel overwhelming or isolating. She works to create a steady therapeutic environment where individuals feel understood and supported as they explore treatment options and regain a sense of stability. Dr. Ahmed’s strongest clinical passions naturally center on complex mood and thought-related conditions. She brings steady focus to helping patients manage persistent worry, mood shifts, and disruptive thought patterns, ensuring care plans remain both practical and empowering. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, Dr. Ahmed integrates medication management with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–informed strategies when appropriate. She serves both men and women and offers additional clinical expertise beyond her primary focus areas to meet diverse mental health needs. Dr. Ahmed also provides care in Urdu, supporting linguistic and cultural comfort for patients who prefer it. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys listening to music, cooking, and traveling; interests that keep her grounded and help her connect with people from many walks of life.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Career & work issues
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Retirement
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Education
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Dow Medical College
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sumaira Ahmed. You can also call 210-858-9772 to have someone assist you.
Sumaira Ahmed generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 210-858-9772 to find out Sumaira Ahmed'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 Sumaira Ahmed:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- 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 210-858-9772 to see how we can help.
Yes, Sumaira Ahmed is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Sumaira Ahmed works at:
Yes, Sumaira Ahmed does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Sumaira Ahmed is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Urdu