Ravikumar Bhalavat, MD

Ravikumar Bhalavat, MD

Psychiatrist

2014 South Tollgate Road
Suite 208
Bel Air, MD 21015

+2 more locations

Overall rating

5.0

Top reviews

We really appreciate his quick availability and complete attention to detail.

Patricia G • May 13, 2026

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About Ravikumar Bhalavat, MD

Dr. Ravikumar Bhalavat, MD, is a  Dual Board-certified psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine in  Maryland, with over 15 years of experience providing expert mental health care to adults and older adults. He is the lead psychiatrist and Principal Investigator at American Psychiatric Care, where he combines advanced clinical treatment with cutting-edge psychiatric research.

Dr. Bhalavat specializes in depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, dementia, and complex mood conditions. He offers evidence-based treatments including psychiatric medication management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS),  for treatment-resistant depression.

In addition to clinical care, Dr. Bhalavat leads and participates in national Phase 3 clinical trials for Major depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia, helping bring innovative psychiatric treatments to patients who may not have responded to traditional therapies. His work reflects a strong commitment to improving outcomes through research-driven, compassionate care.

Dr. Bhalavat completed his psychiatry residency at LSU Health Shreveport and has practiced across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and consultation-liaison settings. His approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans, careful diagnosis, and long-term wellness.


Services, Conditions and Procedures

Dementia

ADHD

Schizophrenia

Anxiety Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorder

Anxiety

Cognitive Testing

Genetic Testing

Medication Management

Mood Disorder

Mood Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Substance Abuse Disorder

Substance Use Disorder

TMS

Telemedicine

Treatment Resistant Depression

Mood disorder

OCD

PTSD

Schizophernia

Substance use disorder


Locations (3)

American Psychiatric Care

2014 South Tollgate Road
Suite 208
Bel Air, MD, 21015

5009 Honeygo Center Dr
Suite 200
Perry Hall, MD, 21128

Peace Mind Physicians,LLC

11886 Healing Way Suite 504
Silver Spring, MD, 20904


More About Ravikumar Bhalavat, MD

Practices

American Psychiatric Care

American Psychiatric Care

Peace Mind Physicians,LLC

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist ,White Oak Medical Center
  • John Hopkins: Howard County General Hospital
  • University Of Maryland, Upper Chesapeake Health
  • Adventist Medical Center
  • John Hopkins Hospital
  • University of Maryland

Specialties

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • Maryland Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

NPI Number

1447406624

Provider's Gender

Male


Background and Education

Years practicing

16.0 years

Education

  • LSU health Science Center
  • Medical College,Bhavnagar, 2001
  • LSU Health Science center , 2012
  • Medical College,Bhavnagar, 2003

Associations

  • Maryland Psychiatric Society
  • American Association of Indian Origin Physicians
  • American Psychiatric Association
  • American Psychiatry Association

Awards

  • Diplomate, American Board Of Addiction Medicine
  • Diplomate, American Board Of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
  • Diplomate, American Board of Addiction Medicine
  • Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Distinguished Fellow , American Psychiatry Association

Reviews

5.0
1 Reviews

We really appreciate his quick availability and complete attention to detail.

Patricia G • May 13, 2026


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