Verigrate Health · Private Psychiatry
Specialized Private Psychiatry, Led by One Physician
Verigrate Health is a specialized private psychiatry practice founded and led by Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., with defining expertise in precision medication tapering, psychiatric deprescribing, and complex psychiatric consultation. Care is available in 26 states and Washington, D.C., with in-person consultation in New York City, Miami, and Dallas.
The Practice Model
A Limited-Panel Private Practice
A limited patient panel allows time for careful evaluation, direct physician involvement, and continuity of clinical judgment.
Areas of Focus
Clinical Areas of Focus
A focused set of specialist services, each linked to a dedicated clinical guide.
The Physician
Christian S. Monsalve, M.D.
Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and the Founder and Medical Director of Verigrate Health. He personally provides every consultation, with a specialist focus on precision medication tapering, psychiatric deprescribing, and complex psychiatric consultation.
The Name
A coined name, drawn from Latin roots.
Latin
Truth.
Latin
To make whole. To restore.
The Ends of Medicine
Health is the well-functioning of the person as a whole. Medicine seeks to prevent dysfunction where possible and to restore function when it is impaired.
Professional Referrals
For Referring Physicians
Verigrate welcomes physician and psychotherapist referrals for complex diagnostic or psychopharmacologic questions, medication tapering, psychiatric deprescribing, benzodiazepine-related complexity, and difficult medication histories. Communication is maintained with patient authorization.
Where Care Is Available
Multistate Telemedicine Practice. In-Person by Appointment.
Secure psychiatric consultation by telemedicine is available to eligible patients in 26 states and Washington, D.C. In-person consultations are available by appointment in New York City and Dallas, with select appointments in Miami.
A Clinical Limitation
Verigrate Health is not an emergency psychiatric service and does not provide urgent, same-day, or walk-in crisis care. Individuals in crisis should contact emergency services or local crisis resources.
Patient and Physician Questions
Common Questions
What is Verigrate Health?
Verigrate Health is a specialized, limited-panel private psychiatry practice founded and led by Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist. Its defining clinical areas are precision medication tapering, psychiatric deprescribing, and complex psychiatric consultation.
Where is care available?
Psychiatric consultation by telemedicine is available to eligible patients in 26 states and Washington, D.C. In-person consultations are available by appointment in New York City and Dallas, with select appointments in Miami.
Does Verigrate Health specialize in medication tapering?
Yes. The practice provides precision medication tapering, including benzodiazepine and antidepressant tapering, and psychiatric deprescribing. Hyperbolic tapering may be used as a methodology when clinically appropriate.
Can a physician refer a patient?
Yes. Physicians and psychotherapists may submit a secure referral for specialist consultation, medication tapering, deprescribing, or complex medication histories.
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