How to find a psychiatrist without having to visit with each one first?

Trust & Confidence: When selecting a psychiatrist, ideally you look for someone who is caring and confident. It is difficult but not impossible to do so without a face to face interview . There are resources available with healthtap at the top of the list. Here you can look up local psychiatrists and read their answers to get an idea about who they are. You can also ask for a referral from friends or your md.

Primary Care Doc: Your primary care physician probably can make a good recommendation. Primary care docs often refer patients to specialists, and their patients report back to them, so they learn who is good and who isn't--from a patient's perspective. Therefore, your primary care doc is probably best informed to make a good recommendation for a psychiatrist or any other specialist.