Dr. Harish M. is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience across both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. He completed a rigorous five-year combined residency in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also served as PGY-5 Chief Resident. Dr. Harish M. brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to psychiatric care, grounded in strong medical training and a deep understanding of psychiatric pathology, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy. Dr. Harish M. has held long-standing inpatient psychiatrist roles at Trident Regional Medical Center and Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, while also maintaining outpatient psychiatric practice at Fetter Clinic. Earlier in his career, he practiced outpatient internal medicine, further strengthening his ability to manage patients with complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities. His clinical work spans acute inpatient stabilization, longitudinal outpatient management, and collaborative care environments, allowing him to adapt his approach to a wide range of patient needs and acuity levels. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Harish M. has extensive experience working closely with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, achieving strong outcomes through collaborative supervision and shared clinical decision-making. His background in academic research, poster and oral presentations, and professional teaching reflects a solid foundation in evidence-based medicine and clinical education. He is the recipient of the First Humanitarian Award and remains actively engaged in professional psychiatric organizations. Areas of Expertise • General Adult Psychiatry • Inpatient Psychiatric Care • Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment • Psychopharmacology and Medication Management • Psychiatric Diagnosis and Pathology • Psychotherapy Techniques and Integration • Management of Severe and Persistent Mental Illness • Co-occurring Medical and Psychiatric Conditions • Acute Psychiatric Stabilization • Consultation and Collaborative Psychiatry • NP and PA Clinical Collaboration and Supervision Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Harish M. strongly believes that high-quality psychiatric care is best delivered through respectful, team-based collaboration. He values working with nurse practitioners and physician assistants as trusted clinical partners and emphasizes guidance, education, and shared clinical reasoning rather than rigid oversight. His collaborative style is grounded in availability, clear communication, and thoughtful discussion of complex cases, allowing NPs and PAs to practice with confidence and autonomy while maintaining patient safety and high clinical standards. Dr. Harish M. views collaboration as a mutually beneficial relationship that enhances outcomes for patients and fosters professional growth across the care team.

Board Certifications

board certified in adult psychiatry