Psychiatrists · Tennessee · October 2026
Best Psychiatrists in Tennessee (October 2026)
Dr. Veronica Gubatan ranks first with a score of 57.7: 5.0 stars from 9 Google reviews; 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Richard Rochester ranks second with a score of 57.4: 4.6 stars from 14 Google reviews; 42 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Tianlai Tang ranks third with a score of 57.0: 4.5 stars from 15 Google reviews; 41 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Veronica Gubatan, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 9 Google reviews
Score 57.7 · 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Richard Rochester, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 14 Google reviews
Score 57.4 · 42 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Tianlai Tang, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 15 Google reviews
Score 57.0 · 41 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Sylvester Nwedo, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 10 Google reviews
Score 55.8 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Niansen Liu, MD
4.1 out of 5 · 29 Google reviews
Score 55.4 · 41 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Joseph Sharpe, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 27 Google reviews
Score 55.2 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Kevin Ferguson, MD
4.2 out of 5 · 15 Google reviews
Score 55.0 · 41 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Alex Fider, MD
4.0 out of 5 · 48 Google reviews
Score 54.8 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jim Pang, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews
Score 54.7 · 49 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Elizabeth Baxter, MD
4.1 out of 5 · 12 Google reviews
Score 54.1 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veronica Gubatan, MD | Maryville | 57.7 | 5.0 | 9 | 32 |
| 2 | Richard Rochester, MD | Brentwood | 57.4 | 4.6 | 14 | 42 |
| 3 | Tianlai Tang, MD | Nashville | 57.0 | 4.5 | 15 | 41 |
| 4 | Sylvester Nwedo, MD | Jackson | 55.8 | 4.5 | 10 | 31 |
| 5 | Niansen Liu, MD | Cleveland | 55.4 | 4.1 | 29 | 41 |
| 6 | Joseph Sharpe, MD | Nashville | 55.2 | 4.4 | 27 | 27 |
| 7 | Kevin Ferguson, MD | Chattanooga | 55.0 | 4.2 | 15 | 41 |
| 8 | Alex Fider, MD | Shelbyville | 54.8 | 4.0 | 48 | 31 |
| 9 | Jim Pang, MD | Cordova | 54.7 | 4.4 | 7 | 49 |
| 10 | Elizabeth Baxter, MD | Brentwood | 54.1 | 4.1 | 12 | 36 |
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. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. 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 Tennessee?
Veronica Gubatan, MD in Maryville, with a BestDocs score of 57.7 (5.0 stars from 9 Google reviews; 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many psychiatrists in Tennessee have online booking?
5 of the 26 ranked psychiatrists in Tennessee 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.