Dr. Patel is a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the founder of Lotus Care Psychiatry, where she provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, teens, and adults. Dr. Patel specializes in ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD (including ERP), parent coaching, and crisis stabilization. She has a particular passion for supporting individuals navigating autoimmune and chronic illnesses.
About Lotus Care
Meet Karishma Patel, MD
Dr. Patel serves as voluntary faculty at the University of California, San Diego and as clinical staff at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego. Over the years, she has cared for children, adolescents, and families across Rady’s inpatient psychiatric unit, psychiatric emergency department, and consultation-liaison service, supporting them through some of their most challenging moments. These experiences have shaped her compassionate, relationship-centered approach to care—one grounded in collaboration, trust, and genuine, lasting growth.
Advanced Training & Certifications
Harvard Medical School
Lifestyle Medicine: Tools for Promoting Healthy Change
Fellowship
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Residency
Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
General Psychiatry Residency
Medical Education
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
Six-Year Combined BA/MD Program
Conditions We Treat
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression & Mood Disorders
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Chronic Illness & Mental Health
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Perfectionism, Performance Anxiety & High-Achieving Youth Stress
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Parent Coaching, including Parent Management Training (PMT) and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Chronic Illness & Mental Health
- Perfectionism, Performance Anxiety & High-Achieving Youth Stress
- Parent Coaching, including Parent Management Training (PMT) and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Our Approach
Dr. Patel believes that effective treatment begins with a genuine connection—one where you feel comfortable, respected, and truly heard. Her goal is to listen deeply, understand your concerns, and partner with you to create a treatment plan that feels clear, personalized, and grounded in the most up-to-date clinical knowledge.
