Psychiatrists · Alabama · October 2026
Best Psychiatrists in Alabama (October 2026)
Dr. Jaria Chowdhury ranks first with a score of 61.8: 5.0 stars from 45 Google reviews; 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. George Shehi ranks second with a score of 55.8: 4.8 stars from 6 Google reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Christopher Randolph ranks third with a score of 49.7: 4.9 stars from 13 Google reviews; 43 years since medical school.
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Jaria Chowdhury, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 45 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 61.8 · 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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George Shehi, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 55.8 · 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Christopher Randolph, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 13 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 49.7 · 43 years since medical school
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Eric Crowe, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 15 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 48.1 · 20 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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George Shehi, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 40.2 · 15 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Christopher Hope, MD
4.3 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 38.7 · 15 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Jaria Chowdhury, MD | Pelham | 61.8 | 5.0 | 45 | 23 |
| 2 | George Shehi, MD | Gadsden | 55.8 | 4.8 | 6 | 44 |
| 3 | Christopher Randolph, MD | Anniston | 49.7 | 4.9 | 13 | 43 |
| 4 | Eric Crowe, MD | Birmingham | 48.1 | 4.7 | 15 | 20 |
| 5 | Sofia Aeschlimann, MD | Huntsville | 43.2 | 4.3 | 102 | — |
| 6 | George Shehi, MD | Gadsden | 40.2 | 4.8 | 6 | 15 |
| 7 | Anika Wilson, MD | Madison | 39.9 | 4.2 | 65 | — |
| 8 | Christopher Hope, MD | Opelika | 38.7 | 4.3 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 | Charles Hayden, MD | Huntsville | 37.6 | 4.4 | 14 | — |
| 10 | Thad Ryals, MD | Vestavia Hls | 37.1 | 5.0 | 5 | — |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. BestDocs does not use Yelp reviews at all (why). The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Alabama?
Jaria Chowdhury, MD in Pelham, with a BestDocs score of 61.8 (5.0 stars from 45 Google reviews; 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many psychiatrists in Alabama have online booking?
2 of the 12 ranked psychiatrists in Alabama offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these psychiatrists ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.