Our Services


Except for Medicaid, we accept most public and private insurance plans. We also offer special pricing for cash-paying patients for clinic visits for medication management.

New Patients

We generally have the same-week appointment availability.


Meet our Psychiatrists

All new patients receive a 45-minute initial diagnostic examination to establish a medication plan.

Testimonials


"I know the growing needs of our friends and neighbors with intellectual or psychiatric disabilities both here and across the United States.  To have someone as highly qualified as Dr. Ashai in our community and to give her the opportunity to expand her services can only serve to increase the reputation of Howard County as one of the finest places to live in the United States."


Mr. Neil Romano

Former Assistant Secretary of Labor and President of American Disabilities Association

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Call Us:  443-812-8346

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Adult, Adolescent and Child Psychiatry

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Highland Medical Group

Office Hours: By Appointment


  • Complete Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Medication Management
  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Therapy for Women's Health Issue

Highland Medical Group is a practice of two psychiatrists: 

Dr. Riffat S. Ashai, MD, and

Dr. Nadia J. Zakriya, MD.


They have been professional colleagues for over 15 years and have a combined professional experience of over 40 years.  Both are Board Certified and have completed their residency training from the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.


We believe in personalized care based on your health needs. Many people find help from psychiatrists to be beneficial.  It is best to find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable.

Contact Us

Immediate Saturday Telehealth appointments available on most Saturdays,  To setup appointments  call us at

443-812-8346


Call us between the hours of 8:00 AM to 9:00PM Monday through Sunday to set up a telehealth appointment in complete confidentiality.

  • Considerate
  • C​ompassionate
  • Caring